Disabled people continue protest; nearly three-dozen arrested

The demonstrations by the physically challenged people continued on Thursday as well with the police arresting them.

Police arrested nearly three dozen physically challenged people from the protest programme organized by the Federation of Disabled People in front of Singha Durbar, the main administrative hub of the country demanding their representation in the Interim Constitution Drafting Committee.

The scuffle between the police and physically challenged people occurred during the chhakajam (vehicle jam) in front of the Singha Durbar for an hour.

Three protestors injured in the incident and are undergoing treatment at Bir Hospital.

According to reports, police detained 21 physically challenged people at Mahendra Police Club and 10 at the Ward Police Office, Tinkune and rest at the Ward Police Office, Singha Durbar.

Physically challenged people have been continuing their protests saying that the democratic government had neglected their demands. One of their demands is reservation for disabled people in all sectors. nepalnews.com pb July 27 06

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