The NHRC has also criticized the protestors for barring leaders and cadres of three major political parties from entering into Dhanusha district, vandalizing their properties and setting fire to their houses.
Issuing a press statement on Thursday, the commission has asked the agitating UDMF to stop such undemocratic activities at the earliest. "The act of barring leaders representing various political parties by UDMF from entering Dhanusha district, vandalism and setting fire to the personal house and property are undemocratic and punishable by the law," reads the statement.
The human rights watchdog has urged agitating parties to stop unlawful activities and the police administration for abstaining from killing public in their operation. Agitating UDMF cadres had vandalized various NC leaders' residence in Dhanusha district as the NC started its local convention.
The NHRC has also urged the government and agitating parties to refrain from confrontation. The commission has further said that an incident of scuffle between police and agitating parties has dragged its serious attention.
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