Incident Reports

Protest against Rukum West incident by tying rope in hand in Dailekh

2020-05-30

Dalit leaders in coordination with the National Dalit  Journalists Association of Nepal have protested against the Rukum incident by tying their hands with rope in Dailekh. On May 23, Nawaraj BK and 5 other youths were reportedly killed by the locals of Soti Village of West Rukum over a dispute related to inter-caste marriage.

They protested, demanding a fair investigation into the incident, harsh punishment to the perpetrators.

According to Amar Sunar, Central Secretary of Dalit Journalists Association of Nepal they have sent a memorandum to the Home Minister through the Chief District Officer of the District Administration Office, Yuvaraj Kattel by tying the rope in a hand.

Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Demonstration
Primary Cause Issues related to legal action and access to justice
Actor 1 - Number of people N
Actor 1 - Affiliations Dalit Organizations
Actor 1 - Youth noyouth
Actor 2 - Number of people N
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Government and civil servants at central level
Actor 2 - Youth na
National/Online Media

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