The valley bandh called by relatives of Ramhari
Shrestha, who was killed by Maoists in PLA captivity,
has affected the normal life and business activities
in the capital city, Wednesday.
Few vehicles, mostly motorcycles and cycles, are
plying in the streets while shops in major market
areas remain closed.
The bandh has been supported by Nepali Congress (NC),
Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) and Madhesi Janadhikar
Forum (MJF).
Student organisations have also extended support to
the bandh.
According to Gyan Kumar Shrestha, brother of Ramhari
and coordinator of struggle committee, they demand
immediate formation of high level commission, action
against guilty and public apology from Prachanda.
Ramhari Shrestha, a local resident of Koteshwore and a
sympathiser of Maoists, had been killed after he was
abducted and taken to PLA camp in Chitwan. He was
abducted on charge of being involved in theft of Rs
1.7 million from Maoist workers who used to stay in
rented apartment in his residence. nepalnews.com sd
May 21 08
