Kantipur hit again; pro-Maoist workers resort to vandalism
The pro-Maoist workers resorted to vandalism in the Kantipur Publications complex in Minbhawan and its press in Koteshwore on Sunday evening forcing the two popular dailies – Kantipur and The Kathmandu Post – to stay off the news stands for the second time in last one week.
Violating the decision by the Patan Appellate Court, the activists of All Nepal Communication and Printing Publication Workers' Union, which is affiliated with the Maoists, resorted to vandalism causing considerable damage in the press, according to reports.
The workers also vandalised a vehicle belonging to managing director Kailash Sirohiya.
The workers have been engaged in agitation since last one week.
The Publication management has said that the workers have gone ahead with protests and vandalism despite their willingness to sort out their grievances through negotiation. They have said the action of the workers constitute a grave violation of press freedom.
Meanwhile, officials of Office of High Commissioner for Human Rights in Nepal also visited the publication premises to take stock of the situation.
Reports say police have arrested around half a dozen activists for their involvement in vandalism. The Publication is planning to bring in newspapers published from its Bharatpur division to distribute in the valley on Monday. nepalnews.com sd oct 01 07
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