Incident Reports

Unruly morcha protesters torch, vandalise vehicles in Biratnagar

2015-11-20

Province 1, Morang, Katahari, Ward 4

The agitating Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha cadres have set fire on eight trucks and two motorcycles that were parked at National Cement Factory in Katahari-8, Biratnagar on Friday morning. The protesters also vandalised two city-rickshaw and eight motorcycles at Mahabir chowk here. They have also obstructed vehicles of media persons. Meanwhile, a clash occurred between the police and protesters after the former baton-charged the unruly protesters as acts of vandalism escalated. Meanwhile, shops have remained closed in the area.
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Collective
Primary Form Vandalism
Secondary Form Arson
Weapons Blunt weapon
Primary Cause Other political issues
Secondary Cause Other political issues
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 (Target) Transport entrepreneurs/syndicate
Actor 2 - Youth na
Totally damaged Vehicles 10
Severely damaged Vehicles 10
National/Online Media

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