Incident Reports

Traders, SLMM cadres clash at Birgunj-Raxaul border

2016-01-06

Madhes, Parsa, Birgunj

Two Morcha cadres were injured following the clash between the Samyukta Loktantrik Madhesi Morcha and local traders of Birgunj and Raxual at Miteri Bridge at Birgunj-Raxaul border point on Wednesday morning. The clash occurred when protesters tried to stop the traders from bringing in goods from Raxual on foot. The situation of Birgunj-Raxual border point is tense after the clash. There is a strong presence of Police to prevent further clashes among the protesters and local traders. 
Details and Impacts
Violent / Non-violent Violent
Onesided / Twosided Twosided
Collective / Interpersonal Collective
Primary Form Group Clash
Weapons Improvised explosive device (IED)
Primary Cause Other non-economic personal issues (revenge, passion etc.)
Actor 1 - Number of people 15
Actor 1 - Affiliations Group of civilians (only Target)
Actor 1 - Youth na
Actor 2 - Number of people 50
Actor 2 - Affiliation Madhes-based Parties
Actor 2 - Youth na
Total Injured 2
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