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Chhintang massacre

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Chhintang massacre
Native name छिन्तांग हत्याकण्डा
DateNovember 13, 1979 (1979-11-13)
LocationChhintang, Nepal
Deaths15 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

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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

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