Complaint Filed Against Ward Chairperson and Four Others for Inhumane Treatment of Youth Tied to a Tree in Road Clearance Incident

April 11, Siraha – The Nepal Police have registered a complaint against five individuals, including the ward chairperson, accused of inhumane treatment towards a young man by tying him to a tree in Siraha. The complaint was filed at the District Police Office (DPO), Siraha, in connection with a case of misbehavior involving Jawaksh Yadav, Ward Chairperson of Aurahi Rural Municipality-3, and four others.

According to Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Vasudev Pathak, apart from Chairperson Jawaksh Yadav, the accused include Hema Yadav, Rambabu Yadav, Mukesh Yadav, Sudip Yadav, and Visun Yadav. The victim’s side lodged the complaint against them.

The accused are charged with assaulting and tying local resident Birendra Sah of Aurahi-3 to a tree during an attempt to clear the road. “The complaint has been officially registered, and we will proceed with investigation after obtaining the necessary arrest permissions,” SSP Pathak said. “Legal action will be taken based on the roles determined during the investigation.”

Police reports indicate that an agricultural road in Pipra Tole, Aurahi-3, was constructed about a year ago. However, the road’s operation was stalled due to a dispute over the unilateral use of Birendra Sah’s land during its expansion. On Monday, Chairperson Jawaksh Yadav and his team arrived with a bulldozer to clear the road. When Birendra Sah protested, he was reportedly beaten, tied to a tree, and the structures at the site were demolished by the bulldozer.

The incident has sparked strong local protests. Following the event, Janamat Party submitted a memorandum to the District Administration Office in Siraha demanding action against the culprits. The memorandum accused the group led by the rural municipality chairperson of unlawful, oppressive behavior and violations of human rights against local citizens.