Posted by: Gautam B. December 14, 2005
Dozen killed in Nagarkot
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It seems to be started by army's mistreatment of local women. Here is from Nepalnews.com; Over a dozen killed in Nagarkot incident (9:00 AM) Over a dozen civilians were killed and at least 16 others injured in what seems to be a row between security personnel and villagers during a local fare at Nagarkot to the north-east of Kathmandu overnight Wednesday. An official at the District Administration Office at Bhaktapur confirmed the incident but said he did not have details. An investigation is underway, he said. The state run Radio Nepal quoting spokesman of RNA said details of the incident will be made public after the investigation. According to preliminary reports, row broke up on the issue of alleged mistreatment of young village women who were taking part in the fair. Security personnel retaliated after their colleagues were reportedly manhandled. Details were not immediately available. Human rights activists monitoring the incident said bodies have been brought at the Bhaktapur Cancer hospital and that tight security has been put in place hospital. Injured persons have been taken to other hospitals for treatment. Details to follow. nepalnews.com by/pb Dec 15 05