2019-07-10
Sudurpashchim, Dadeldhura, Amargadhi
Police, on July 14, arrested one involved in the attack of a physician of Dadheldhura Hospital. Police, however, have not revealed the identity of the person. The person assaulted the physician, who was examining the dead body, on July 10, showing his frustrations over the slow pace of work. The physician has informed the district administrative office that he would not return to the service unless the perpetrator was punished.
The physician accused that the group led by Surya Prakash Khadka, the ward chairperson of Amargadi Municipality-1,1 attacked him. However, Khadka has denied such involvement.
Violent / Non-violent | Violent |
Onesided / Twosided | Onesided |
Collective / Interpersonal | Interpersonal |
Primary Form | Assault (small group) |
Weapons | None |
Primary Cause | Extra-judicial response related to perceived healthcare malpractice/after death of patient |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 5 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Citizen/Individuals |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | 1 |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Health sector/health workers, doctors |
Actor 2 - Youth | unknown |
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