2020-09-11
Sudurpashchim, Kailali, Dhangadhi
Relatives of 19-year-old Roshan BK who was found dead on Friday while at the custody of District Police Kailali have staged a demonstration before district Police Office Kailali alleging murder as the cause of his death instead of suicide as stated by the police.
Roshan BK held in custody on theft allegation was found dead in the toilet of the prisoner’s room. BK's relatives have alleged that he died as a result of being beaten by police.
Although police have claimed the case to be a suicide the relatives of the deceased are sceptic about the police claim and say that it’s not a suicide case.
Irate youths close to BK, attacked the journos of Dinesh FM Dhangadhi claiming that the news about ‘the suicide’ was not real.
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 | Citizen/Individuals |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | N |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Police |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
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