SOCIETY

Anti-corruption activists and police personnel engage in scuffle in New Baneshwor

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: A scuffle broke out between anti-corruption activists and police during an anti-corruption demonstration in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu on Saturday.
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By Republica

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: A scuffle broke out between anti-corruption activists and police during an anti-corruption demonstration in New Baneshwor, Kathmandu on Saturday.



The clash occurred during a protest organized by a joint civil movement of independent, nationalist, and alternative forces demanding the removal of the five-year statute of limitations for corruption cases.


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The situation became tense after the demonstration started at Maitighar Mandala and reached New Baneshwar.


Chaos ensued when the youth shouted anti-corruption slogans and attempted to move towards the prohibited area, prompting the police to intervene. Here are some photos taken by Republica's photo journalist Dipesh Darshandhari:


 

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