2021-04-12
Madhav Prasad Guragain, the operator and journalist of Nepal.com was physically attacked on April 12. According to the victim, during the attack, media materials were vandalized and he even received death threats. Guragain, who was reporting on the progress of the Kathmandu View Tower under construction at the old bus park in Kathmandu, was beaten by Contractor Manoj Bhetwal, his brother Bhairav Bhetwal and Manoj's supervisor Gyan Manoj Guragain,
Journalist Guragain has demanded action against all those involved in the attack and compensation for the vandalized media material. Further, Nepal Aaja Pvt. Ltd has issued a statement condemning the incident. Meanwhile, police said that the three accused have switched off their mobile phones and fled.
Violent / Non-violent | Violent |
Onesided / Twosided | Onesided |
Collective / Interpersonal | Interpersonal |
Primary Form | Assault (small group) |
Secondary Form | Attack on Journalist |
Weapons | None |
Primary Cause | Issues related to freedom of expression and civil rights |
Secondary Cause | Freedom of Expression |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 3 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Private company |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | 1 |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Journalist/Media |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
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