Friday, October 30, 2009

Maoist Bandh Cripples Life in Arghakhanchi

Sandhikharka - Normal life in Arghakhanchi district was crippled today due to a bandh called by the Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) demanding medical treatment to the Maoist cadres who were injured in clash with the local transport entrepreneurs yesterday.

At least 10 Maoist cadres were injured in clashes that erupted after a dispute between the bus and jeep entrepreneurs in Sandhikharka, the district headquarters yesterday. Markets, educational institutions and business centers were closed. Local cadres of the Maoists held rallies in Sandhikharka urging locals to close down bazaar. Vehicles remained off the roads. District secretary of the Maoists Ujjwal said that the bandh was called to pressurise the concerned authorities to provide medical treatment to the injured and punishment to the accused.

The district administration office lifted curfew from 6:00am in Sandhikharka, said CDO Bhawani Prasad Parajuli said.
Source: Arghakhanchi Times, October 31, 2007

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