Violence in Nepal on Day 4 of Maoist strike

Sporadic violence marked fourth day of the indefinite strike called by opposition Maoists in Nepal to remove the ruling government.

Updated on: May 5, 2010, 23:49:06 IST

Hindustan Times | By Utpal Parashar, Kathmandu

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Sporadic violence marked fourth day of the indefinite strike called by opposition Maoists in Nepal to remove the ruling government.

Two shots were fired by unidentified persons during a confrontation between supporters of UCPN (Maoist) and Youth Force, the youth wing of ruling CPN (UML), at Bhaktapur near the capital. No one was injured.

Fifteen policemen sustained injuries while controlling a clash between Youth Force and UCPN (M) cadres at Dhankuta. Incidents of damage to shops and vehicles took place in other parts of Nepal as well.

Maoists have been demanding removal of Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and setting up a national government headed by them to complete the peace and constitution drafting processes within the May 28 deadline.

Amidst the ongoing deadlock, a senior UCPN (M) politburo member Ram Karki flew to New Delhi on Wednesday to meet Indian leaders. He is reported to have been invited by CPI (M) for talks with Indian leaders.

Till now India has refrained from playing the role of a mediator in ending the political impasse in Nepal.

Normal life continued to be affected as schools, offices, shops, business establishments remained closed for the fourth consecutive day.

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Utpal Parashar
A seasoned senior journalist, I have nearly three decades of experience across print, digital, and online platforms, covering political transitions, insurgencies, environmental issues, and development stories in India and Nepal. I am skilled in breaking news, leading editorial teams and launch of newspaper editions. I am adept at leveraging digital trends and social media to expand global reach, with a strong ethical foundation and a reputation for impactful journalism. An alumnus of Asian College of Journalism, I joined Hindustan Times in New Delhi as a trainee reporter in May 1997. Over the years, I have been posted in Dehradun, Kathmandu (Nepal) and Guwahati. Currently, as Senior Assistant Editor at Hindustan Times, I lead a team reporting on India’s northeastern states. My work involves in-depth analysis, and engaging multimedia storytelling across formats, including text, photo, video, and interactive content. I am skilled in producing timely, shareable content, leveraging digital platforms and social media to engage global audiences. Throughout my career with the Hindustan Times, I have led diverse editorial teams, designed capacity-building activities, and supported reporters in developing strong story ideas, ethical reporting practices, digital skills, and fact-checking techniques. As Senior Assistant Editor for Northeast India, I have been responsible for guiding correspondents through complex political, humanitarian, and community-level stories using multimedia formats. Earlier, as Foreign Correspondent in Nepal, I produced extensive reporting during Nepal’s democratic transition and the 2015 earthquake and its aftermath.Read More

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