On the second day of the demonstration, the Deuba couple, who were in their residence at Budanilkanth, were beaten and attacked inside their house. What happened that day and what is their current situation?
Congress president Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife, former parliamentarian Arju Rana Deuba, who were beaten up by the protestors on August 24, are currently in the military training center in Shivpuri.
Congress Vice President Purna Bahadur Khadka said that since Deuba has severe injuries on his neck and back, he will have to remain under treatment for a few more days. Their condition is improving. Deep injury to the chairman is . It needs to be treated for a few more days for its improvement. "My brother-in-law's condition has improved," Khadka said, "he is being treated safely." After going out, there will be political tension again. As they said that he should be kept in a quiet environment for a few days, there may be a situation where he needs to be kept for a few more days,' said one of his assistants, 'Though the health of his sister-in-law has improved, he is still traumatized.' Although the leaders of other political parties went to a safe place on time, the Deuba couple ignored the request of the Nepali Army and their own party leaders and decided to stay at home. He was hoping to be safe as the security personnel of the army, armed police and police were also present for his residence and security. "If even so many security personnel cannot save, then where will it be safe?" He said when the leaders asked him to come out of the house.
What happened in the attack on the 24th?
at 9 am
Demonstrators gathered in large numbers with a procession at Deuba Chowk from 9 am. They were chanting slogans of life and death. A Police Inspector (PSO) went there for observation. As the number of protesters increased, the police reported to call for more security personnel. Security personnel were deployed in and around the gate of Deuba residence.
, the growing crowd at Deuba Chowk started moving forward. The protestors reached the gate of the residence and raised slogans and intensified the procession. They tried to get in. The security personnel tried to stop it for some time, but there was a struggle and a fight. The protesters started shaking and tearing down the back wall . The security personnel failed to control the situation .
protesters broke down the wall and gate and entered the Deuba residence . At this time it was around 12:30. After entering inside, pushing and beating started . Bhanu Deuba, a police inspector and Deuba's assistant, tried to reconcile. However, the protestors tried to chase away one of Deuba's bodyguards by making them half-naked.
protesters captured the Deuba couple . Deuba was hit on the neck with an iron rod, he bled. Arju's wife was repeatedly punched and thrown to the ground and thrown. An attempt was made to break the door of the house and set it on fire. When the Deuba couple saw that they could not stay inside the house, they tried to leave through the other door, but He caught them and beat them.
Nepali army helicopter arrived for rescue, but could not land after the protesters threw stones and water bottles . The next attempt did not land . The army took the Deuba couple from the compound to an empty square through ladders and barbed wire. After the protestors pelted stones, they were protected with zinc leaves. The medical team also provided preliminary treatment.
Protesters started looting inside the residence . Gold, silver, rent, money and other items were looted. After the robbery, the house was set on fire, which completely destroyed the residence . The lives of the Deuba couple were saved as only a few people who went to the demonstration saved them from further attacks.
Several times when they tried to rescue from the helicopter, the protestors obstructed . Finally, the Deuba couple was rescued by an army vehicle. After initial treatment at the military hospital, they were taken to the training center at Shivpuri in an army vehicle. Now they are being treated by the medical team in Shivpuri. Due to the deep injury in Deuba's neck, it is difficult for him to speak and get up.
