Jul 24, 2012

Lalitpur Bandh called off.

Struggle committee for agitation against the temporary settlements of Thapathali squatters in Malpokhari, Sundarighat has called off the strike yesterday evening. Citing Nagapanchami and some time needed for more strong agitation, committee told media of the withdrawal of the three day Lalitpur strike for the third day. Cadres from political parties like UML, Maoist-Baidha were actively involved in the agitation.
Normal life in Lalitpur was affected yesterday with the strike, and dozens of agitators were held by Police after rounds of clashes in Dhobighat, Sanepa, Nakkhu.
Locals were chanting slogans against PM Baburam Bhattarai and asked his team to come to Dhobighat for negotiation.

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