| Chhintang massacre | |
| Native Name: | छिन्तांग हत्याकण्डा |
| Native Name Lang: | Nepali |
| Location: | Chhintang, Nepal |
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| Reported Deaths: | 15 locals |
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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.
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.
A memorial to the victims is at Panchkanya Sahid Smriti Park in Chhintang. [3]