Clash between protesters and police in Damak, tear gas fired

Magh 20, 2081

Kantipur Reporter

Clash between protesters and police in Damak, tear gas fired

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During the protest against the construction of the cable car in Pathibhara, there was a clash between the protesters and the police. The Mukkumlung Protection Inter-Party Struggle Committee has called for a two-day bandh on Sunday and Monday in 9 districts of Arun East.

According to eyewitnesses, the police fired two rounds in the air during the clash. However, Jhapa Police Chief SP Milan KC has claimed that a cell was trying to bring the situation under control by firing tear gas after a stone was hurled at the police by the

er. According to him, four protesters who were violently protesting have been taken into custody.

Identity supporters have announced a phased movement saying that the cable car should not be built in Mukkumlung area. 

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