Former MP injured in baton-charging in demostration

April 15, 2006
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Latest reports say at least half a dozen demonstrators including former Nepali Congress MP from Chitwan, Mrs. Sabitri Bogati Pathak and NC activist Khiman Singh Rayamajhi, have been injured when security personnel fired teargas shells and resorted to baton charging to disperse a rally being participated in by thousands of opposition supporters and activists at Sanepa area Saturday afternoon.

Police used force as thousands of activists tried to enter Sanepa within the Ring Road. They had earlier gathered at Kalanki and chanted in favour of democracy and against the direct rule of the king. The government has banned all type of protests and demonstrations within the Ring Road area. Huge rallies were organized in various parts of the capital and adjoining Kavre district on Saturday.

Earlier, reports said police also fired rubber bullets at the demonstrators. But the news report could not be confirmed.

Details are still awaited. nepalnews.com by Apr 15 06