Incident Reports

Locals stage demonstration in Morang against the operation of crusher industry

2021-02-28

Province 1, Morang, Kerabari, Ward 8

Locals in Morang staged demonstration as the Amjungi settlement is in danger due to the operation of the crusher industry (Mahadev Mineral Industries and Shivam Crusher) in Kerabari Rural Municipality-8 of Morang.

According to a local, Jit Bahadur Basnet, two industries have carried out illegal excavations in Khadam Khola. Locals allege that Rural Municipality Chairman Karki is also a crusher operator, and he has also invested in Mahadev Minerals. 

Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Demonstration
Primary Cause Access/control of other natural resources (forest, minerals)
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Citizen/Individuals
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people 2
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) Private company Local authorities (incl VDC, district, gov. line agencies at local level except education and health)
Actor 2 - Youth noyouth
National/Online Media

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