12-22-2009, 06:50 AM
[url="http://www.hindustantimes.com/Nepal-violence-spreads/H1-Article1-489085.aspx"]Nepal violence spreads[/url]
Quote:The second day of the three-day general strike called by Nepalââ¬â¢s opposition Maoist party witnessed torching of vehicles and violent demonstrations across the country.
While the situation was comparatively under control in the capital, Unified Communist Party of Nepal (Maoist) supporters burnt vehicles in Biratnagar, Jhapa and several other towns.
According to television reports, in several towns Maoists targeted government offices, damaged property and manhandled government employees.
Like Sunday, Maoists came out to the streets of Kathmandu in the wee hours and started blocking roads by putting up temporary barricades and burning tyres. Educational and business establishments remained closed for the second consecutive day.
Heavy deployment of security personnel was seen at places where clashes between Maoists and security forces were witnessed on Sunday.