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Clash between Protestors and Police in Birgunj,Parsa

2015-09-01

Madhes, Parsa, Birgunj

Update ...... Four injured in Birgunj police firing (updated) Fresh clashes have erupted between police and protesters in different areas of Birgunj in Parsa district on Tuesday morning. Four Madhesi Morcha protesters have been seriously injured in police firing during the clash. Dipesh Patel, 17, and Sandip Patel, 20, of Bahuari-6 were seriously injured in a clash that occurred at Gandak Chowk. Dipesh received a bullet in his forehead while Sandip received it in his back. According to police, both are undergoing treatment at Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital at Birgunj. Similarly, two others have been injured after police opened fire at the promises of Narayani Sub Regional Hospital in Parsa district today. The injured are hospital assistant Binod Mahato and Police Constable Narendra Chaudhari. Mahato has sustained injuries to his back and that Chaudhary to his leg. On Monday, one protestor identified as Dilip Chaurasiya, 25, died during the demonstration. Following the death of Chaurasiya, agitated protesters have begun fresh demonstrations this morning. Following Monday's clash, the local administration enforced an indefinite curfew in the district.

Updated --- Two Madhesi Morcha protesters have been seriously injured in police firing during the clash. Dipesh Patel, 17, and Sandip Patel, 20, of Bahuari-6 were seriously injured in a clash ensued at Gandak Chowk. Dipesh received a bullet at his forehead while Sandip received it at his back. According to police, both are undergoing treatment at Narayani Sub-Regional Hospital at Birgunj. On Monday, one protester identified as Dilip Chaurasiya, 25 died during the demonstration. Following the death of Chaurasiya, agitated protesters have begun fresh demonstrations this morning. Following Monday's clash, the local administration declared an indefinite curfew in the district. 

Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Twosided
Collective / Interpersonal Collective
Primary Form Violent demonstration
Weapons Small arms
Primary Cause Contestation over Constitution and federal restructuring
Actor 1 - Number of people n/a
Actor 1 - Affiliations Madhes-based Parties
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people n/a
Actor 2 - Affiliation APF
Actor 2 - Youth na
Total Injured 4
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