Incident Reports

Leaders of Khas Chhetri Samaj Nepal threatens to raise weapon if demand of Hindu state not met

2015-08-03

Bagmati, Kathmandu, Kathmandu

Transportation around Maitighar was momentarily disrupted today due to the demonstration of different organizations including United Khas chhetri Nepal and Chhetri Samaj Nepal demanding the reinstatement of Hindu state. The protesters showed up in different traditional and cultural attires carrying band and swords in the rally that ended up in a corner meet at Maitighar. Speakers at the rally warned that they would launch armed struggle if their demand of reinstating Hindu state was ignored. Nepali congress leader Khum Bahadur and Chairman of United Khas Chhetri Samaj Nepal, MB Thapa were present at the rally. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Nonviolent
Primary Form Demonstration
Secondary Form Threat/intimidation
Primary Cause Contestation over Constitution and federal restructuring
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) Government and civil servants at central level
Actor 2 - Youth na
National/Online Media

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