PALPA, Dec 27: A Dalit organization in Palpa has called for strike in Palpa district on Tuesday protesting the murder of Manbir Sunar.
Sunar was thrashed to death by locals in Jubitha-4, Kalikot for intruding into a kitchen of non-Dalit a few days ago. [break]
The strike enforcers are demanding Sunar to be declared a martyr, due compensation to deceased family and stern action against the guilty.
United Dalit Struggle Committee has called for the strike and have shut all academic institutions, marketplaces and shops of the district.
Transportation services have come to a grinding halt. The strike enforcers have been rallying on the road since morning to ensure a total shutdown.
Meanwhile, various Dalit organizations have disrupted transportation services in Damauli on Tuesday protesting the manhandling of a Dalit woman.
The Dalit communities have vowed to carry on with their protest until a stern action is taken against the culprits.
Maya Biswakarma, 27 of Nahala, Ghasikuwa-1, Tanahun was beaten severely by Ajit Shrestha and his family accusing her of touching a bucket of a non-Dalit on Sunday.
Biswakarma is undergoing treatment at Ratnahari Hospital in Damauli.
She has sustained severe injuries in her face, neck and hands. All transports along with the passengers have been stranded on the road since morning.
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