Incident Reports
Ward chairperson threatens journalist in Rukum West
2019-10-25
Karnali, Rukum West, Musikot, Ward 13
Editor of Rekhdekh Weekly and Treasurer of Federation of Nepalese Journalist (FNJ) Prabir Dadel, 30, a resident of Musikot Municipality-13 has accused Ward Chairperson Dipak KC, 37, of threatening him on October 25.
Dadel accused KC of attempting to manhandle him in connection with a news report published about corruption in Rekhdekh Weekly. KC threatened the journalist after his name was also mentioned in the report about the corruption. Dadel has filed an oral complaint against KC at District Police Office and District Administration Office.
Details and Impacts
| Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
| Primary Form | Threat/intimidation |
| Secondary Form | Threat/intimidation |
| Primary Cause | Issues related to freedom of expression and civil rights |
| Secondary Cause | Freedom of Expression |
| Actor 1 - Number of people | 1 |
| Actor 1 - Affiliations | Local authorities (incl VDC, district, gov. line agencies at local level except education and health) |
| Actor 1 - Youth | noyouth |
| Actor 2 - Number of people | 1 |
| Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Journalist/Media |
| Actor 2 - Youth | unknown |
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