Protestors scuffle with police, demand end of restrictions in Nepal

Mar 01, 2024

Kathmandu (Nepal), Feb 29 (ANI): Madhesh-based leader Rajendra Mahato has launched "National Liberation Movement" along with his followers they clashed with security forces near the administrative centre demanding the end of the restriction orders. Earlier this week, he quit the Loktantrik Samajwadi Party. Mahato launched a new campaign followed by dozens of supporters, attempting to reach Maitighar Mandala in Kathmandu. But the police stopped them amid restriction orders in and around the area. During the scuffle, Mahato sustained bruises on his left hand and some blood stains were seen on his left leg as the scuffle turned violent. Alongside Mahato, another demonstrator also sustained injuries and fainted on the spot. In a statement released on Monday, Mahato had expressed his dissatisfaction with the decisions made by Chairman Mahantha Thakur.