Chhintang massacre
| Native name | छिन्तांग हत्याकण्डा |
|---|---|
| Date | November 13, 1979 |
| Location | Chhintang, Nepal |
| Deaths | 15 locals |
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.
Tragedies
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Tragically, 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
A 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
- ^ "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