Chitwan, Dec 4: Cadres and supporters of Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) have clashed with police here today. The skirmish took place as the RSP party workers were staging a demonstration calling for the release of RSP President Rabi Lamichhane.
Eight policemen have sustained injuries in course of the clash, said Gautam Mishra, the Superintendent of Police at the District Police Office Chitwan. The clash occurred as the demonstrators tried to block the way leading to the Government Attorney Office.
SP Mishra said the police had to use teargas and water cannon to stop the demonstrators after they started throwing stones at the police. The injured police personnel are undergoing treatment at Bharatpur Hospital.
“Police have not used force. The eight policemen have been injured due to stones thrown by the demonstrators,” SP Mishra said.
According to him, the clash ensued after the demonstrators breached the prohibited area in front of the District Police Office while calling for Lamichhane’s release. #rabi #nepal #arrest
