Incident Reports

UDMF cadres vandalize Sarlahi Administration Office

2015-12-20

Madhes, Sarlahi, Malangawa, Ward 4

Police have arrested few United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) cadres who were heading to shut down District Administration Office (DAO), Sarlahi. Federal Socialist Forum Nepal District Chairman Ashok Yadav and District Chairman of Sadhbhawan Party Pramod Sah among others have been arrested following the incident. The UDMF protestors had converged in front of DAO Sarlahi to burn copies of bills related to reconstruction authority and constitution amendment tabled at parliament. However, the protestors began vandalizing the office prompting police action. The cadres had vandalized computer and printer at Passport Department of DAO Sarlahi. The administration and UDMF are holding talks to release the arrested cadres. The cadres have been staging protests in Malangwa, district headquarters, demanding release of the cadres. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Onesided
Collective / Interpersonal Collective
Primary Form Vandalism
Weapons None
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 (Target) Local authorities (incl VDC, district, gov. line agencies at local level except education and health)
Actor 2 - Youth na
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