Shiv, You are welcome. But I neither compiled it nor wrote it. I merely posted it here -- for broader public information, and hopefully additional discussions. The source, once again, is: - http://www.nepalitimes.com/issue/285/Nation/10616 BTW, the TADA that Bamdev Gautam wanted to introduce in July 1997 but could not due to protests was: Terrorist and Disruptive Activities Act (TADA), which gave the security forces the power to arrest without warrant and detain suspects in police custody for up to 90 days. oohi ashu