2021-02-13
Province 1, Sankhuwasabha, Makalu, Ward 5
Locals continued demonstration on the second day at the dam site of Arun III Hydropower Project in Sankhuwasabha on Saturday, demanding compensation for the family of Khadga Bahadur Rai, who died after being hit by a tipper ferrying materials for the project.
They also vandalized the hydro power project office and burned vehicles and documents belonging to the project. Windows of the project office were broken after the demonstrators pelted stones.
On Friday, the tipper hit Khadga Bahadur at Makalu Rural Municipality-5, Sankhuwasabha killing him on the spot.
Violent / Non-violent | Violent |
Onesided / Twosided | Onesided |
Collective / Interpersonal | Collective |
Primary Form | Violent demonstration |
Secondary Form | Arson |
Weapons | Blunt weapon , Fire |
Primary Cause | Extra-judicial response to traffic accidents |
Actor 1 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Citizen/Individuals |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Private company |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
Total damaged Buildings | 1 |
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