Incident Reports

Locals of ward 5 in Rangeli Municipality agitated against Ward Chairperson

2020-08-20

Province 1, Morang, Rangeli, Ward 5

Locals of Ward-5 in Rangeli Municipality have started agitation against the assault on locals by police under the pretext of enforcing lockdown. Accusing the ward chairperson Mahananda Mandal of ordering the police to beat the locals, they burned his effigy and demanded his resignation. A meeting was held at local Aaamgachhi Police Post to resolve the issue but the locals are still agitating. Locals also picketed the police post against baton-charge against them.

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 30
Actor 1 - Affiliations Citizen/Individuals
Actor 1 - Youth unknown
Actor 2 - Number of people 1
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Local authorities (incl VDC, district, gov. line agencies at local level except education and health)
Actor 2 - Youth unknown
National/Online Media

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