Public Outcry Grows Over Police Brutality and Bulldozer Operations in Nepal

Kathmandu. A video currently viral on social media shows a police officer choking a woman. The incident is reported to have occurred in Duhabi, Sunsari.

The reason behind the officer's actions remains unclear, but the behavior has drawn widespread criticism on social media.

Meanwhile, in Butwal, Rupandehi, there is growing outrage over the demolition of structures under the guise of removing illegal constructions. Images of houses and shops being razed by bulldozers have gone viral. A joint team from the local administration and the municipality has been conducting these demolitions, citing road encroachment and violations of building standards.

Commenting on these incidents, Gen-Z activist Raksha Bam expressed deep concern over the government's use of force. On Saturday, she took to social media to question the opposition party and its leadership regarding their silence.

'We saw the video of a woman being choked by police. As a mother held her child and wept, as children watched their homes being demolished by bulldozers, as traders were chased away and intimidated with batons, why are you silent, Gagan?', she asked. 'Was the talk of a reformed or new Congress only a plan to be shown when in power? Is Congress not for the opposition? Regardless of the party, a leader must ultimately stand with the people and carry the issues and pain of the public.'

She emphasized that no one has the right to choke the public, noting that the people voted for this government to make history.
On Saturday, business associations in Butwal also expressed their objections to the use of force during the campaign to clear sidewalks.