Maoists shoot dead dalit leader

Maoists Thursday shot dead Gopal Bishwakarma, president of the Bardia Nepal Dalit Sangh, the organization said.

Armed rebels shot him dead at his home in the district. The organization is affiliated with the ruling Nepali Congress Party. Ahead of the November 13 elections, rebels have particularly targeted activists of the Deuba faction of the party in their attacks. nepalnews.com br Sept.20