Identity activists 2nd day strike continues, partial effect
Similar disruptions were witnessed yesterday, leading to the arrest of five individuals in Dharan on charges of traffic obstruction.
KATHMANDU: The identity activists continue their strike today as well.
Identity activists persist in disrupting traffic, calling for the unconditional release of arrested leaders and activists.
Long-distance public vehicles from Bhanuchok in Dharan remain halted for the second consecutive day, with identity activists concentrating in the Bhanu Chowk area to obstruct traffic.
Similar disruptions were witnessed yesterday, leading to the arrest of five individuals in Dharan on charges of traffic obstruction.
The police released them in the evening.
According to Shambhu Rai, an activist and Joint Secretary of Kirat Rai Yayokkha Sunsari District, public transport remains halted today, yet markets and educational institutions operate normally.
Over two dozen identityist leaders and activists, including Gopal Kirati, were arrested for attempting to obstruct the UML’s prosperity journey from Jhulaghat to Chiwa Bhanjyang.
The State 1 Re-enrollment Joint Struggle Committee has declared a two-day strike across the state on Saturday and Sunday, demanding the unconditional release of the detainees.
