2021-10-22
The Hindu community in Kathmandu staged a protest against the vandalism and looting of 56 houses, 10 temples, and idols of Hindu minorities in a village called Shiali Malikpara in Bangladesh's Khulana district, Psha sub-district. Extremist Muslim groups in the area vandalized and destroyed the Hari Temple, Durga Temple, Govind Temple, and the idols within. Similarly, while chanting hymns, the Shiali Mahasmashan temple was attacked. They have also demanded that anyone involved in criminal activities face punishment under the law.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Demonstration |
Primary Cause | Religious sectarianism |
Actor 1 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Hindu |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Foreign State |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
THE NEPAL PEACE MONITOR ANNUAL REVIEW: 2020
October 25, 2021
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