NHRC flays Maoist attack against RPP and RJP

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has flayed the attack by the Maoists against the workers and leaders of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) and Rastriya Janashakti Party (RJP).

Issuing a statement on Sunday, the regional office of NHRC in Pokhara deplored the two separate incidents of attack by the Maoists.

In Besisahar of Lamjung, Maoist cadres attacked a gathering of RPP on Saturday injuring 20 persons. Likewise, in Damauli of Tanahu, RJP leaders and workers were thrashed by the Maoists.

The NHRC has deplored both the attacks saying they were the violation of human rights.

Meanwhile, in Kathmandu, RPP has condemned the Maoist attack and asked the government to provide peace and security.

At a press conference where people injured in Besisahar attack were also present, RPP general secretary Deepak Bohara said the incident indicated that the elections of Constituent Assembly (CA) would not be held in free, fair and fearless environment.

Saying that attack against peaceful programs were a dangerous portent, Bohara demanded action against the perpetrators. nepalnews.com sd Feb 12 07

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