2022-08-08
The health professionals in Bardibas of Mahottari demonstrated after Jumla district police issued arrest warrant to Dr. Karan Sah accusing him of violence against child. Dr. Karan works at Karnali Academy of Health Sciences in Jumla.
He was charged of violence against 6 year old Prithak Bikram Shahi, while the later was admitted to hospital for treatment. The victim's mother filed case against the doctor on August 29.
The health professionals working in different health institutions at Bardibas participated in the demonstration on September 8 that demanded justice for Dr. Sah. They called the case as fake allegation and demanded to withdraw the case. Dr. Sah is a resident of Jaleshor municipality-5, in Mahottari.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Demonstration |
Primary Cause | Other governance issues |
Actor 1 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Health sector/health workers, doctors |
Actor 1 - Youth | na |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Government and civil servants at central level |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
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