On November 13, 1979,[1][2] sixteen people were killed by the government of Nepal at Chhintang VDC ward no-1, Dhankuta district of east Nepal for demanding democracy. They were accused of promoting communist ideologies.
Native name | छिन्तांग हत्याकण्डा |
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Date | November 13, 1979 |
Location | Chhintang, Nepal |
Deaths | 15 locals |
Tragedies
editTragically, Shree Maya Rai, a pregnant woman, succumbed to excessive bleeding inflicted during torture.
Another woman reportedly lost her life after a brutal sexual assault by security personnel.
Kesharman Rai, a 14-year-old seventh grader, was fatally shot by the police.
Dhanbir Rai, a farmer with no political affiliations, also fell victim to a gruesome killing.
Some of the victims were known to be politically active, organizing against the oppressive regime. In their memory, a park was later constructed in Chhintang. During each election, political parties pledged to provide redress and support to the families of the deceased.
List of victims
editA memorial to the victims is at Panchkanya Sahid Smriti Park in Chhintang. [3]
- 1. Rana Dhoj Rai
- 2. Lakhman Sadhu Rai
- 3. Gambhirman Damai
- 4. Tanka Bahadur BK
- 5. Dhan Bir Darji
- 6. Ganga Bahadur Tupihang
- 7. Kesharman Rai
- 8. Gopal Anana Rai
- 9. Chandra Bahadur Darji
- 10. Ganesh Bahadur Biswokarma
- 11. Putra Man Thulung Rai
- 12. Bal Bahadur Khatri
- 13. Hang Khila Sahilee (Shree Maya Rai)
- 14. Jhagendra Rai
- 15. Bhairab Bahadur Rai
References
edit- ^ "16 killed in Chhintang named martyrs after 39 years", The Kathmandu Post, January 13, 2018
- ^ "Government declares victims of Chhintang killing martyrs", OS Nepal, January 12, 2018
- ^ "Panchkanya Sahid Smriti Park", in Dhankuta news