Bara Hospital Inauguration Clash: Madhesh Police Form Investigation Committee
Madhesh Province Police have formed a three-member committee to investigate a violent clash during the inauguration of a 15-bed hospital in Bara. A local youth was injured by a police bullet, while several police personnel were also hurt.
BARA: Madhesh Province Police have launched an investigation into a violent incident that occurred during the inauguration of a newly constructed hospital in Pheta Rural Municipality of Bara district.
A three-member investigation committee has been formed under the leadership of Senior Superintendent of Police Prabhu Prasad Dhakal. The committee has been instructed to examine the incident and submit its findings.
The clash took place on Saturday during the inauguration programme of a 15-bed hospital built with financial support from the federal government.
During the confrontation, a local youth, identified as Aditya Paswan, was injured by a bullet fired by police. Five police personnel also sustained injuries after protesters allegedly threw stones.
The incident resulted in damage to public and private property. Ten motorcycles were reportedly set on fire, while the foundation plaque of the newly constructed hospital was vandalised.
Following the incident, Police Inspector Suman Lama, who was responsible for security arrangements at the location, was removed from his assignment.
The investigation is expected to examine how the confrontation began, the circumstances surrounding the police firing and the security arrangements during the programme.
The incident has raised concerns over political tensions, public safety and the protection of public infrastructure in the district.