Incident Reports

Clash while distributing gas stoves in Rautahat; 15 injured, 2 in critical condition

2020-07-29

Madhes, Rautahat, Yemunamai, Ward 5

Fifteen persons were seriously injured during a clash between two groups in Yamunamai Rural Municipality-5 of Rautahat on Wednesday afternoon. The clash ensued while gas stoves and cylinders were being distributed. According to the spokesperson of the rural municipality Nandalal Yadav, a group of persons entered Ward 5 chairman Rahamat Alam Raki's house and started attacking people saying that they should also receive gas stoves and cylinders. The condition of two injured is said to be serious.

Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Collective
Primary Form Group Clash
Weapons None
Primary Cause Other governance issues
Secondary Cause Issues related to the quality of public services (health, education etc.)and access to these services
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Citizen/Individuals
Actor 1 - Youth unknown
Actor 2 - Number of people n/a
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Local authorities (incl VDC, district, gov. line agencies at local level except education and health)
Actor 2 - Youth na
Total Injured 15
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