Mayor of Birendranagar Provides NPR 10,000 Compensation to Victimized Woman

June 19, Surkhet – A video showing Birendranagar municipal police mistreating a woman selling kafal fruit has gone viral on social media. The footage was recorded near the city bus park in Birendranagar on Tuesday evening. The woman, carrying kafal in a basket, had her basket stabbed and spilt on the street by the municipal police before they left in their van. After the incident, the woman was seen sitting on the road holding her spilled kafal basket. The video has been viewed millions of times and has sparked widespread public reaction and condemnation of the municipal police’s behavior.

The woman subjected to the abuse is Dhamila Chaulagain from Kalikot, currently residing in Birendranagar Municipality-3. Following the incident, Birendranagar Municipality called Dhamila and provided her with NPR 10,000 as compensation. Mayor Mohanmaya Dhakal summoned her to her office on Wednesday afternoon to hand over the amount. “I also learned about the municipal police’s mistreatment of Dhamila Chaulagain through the video,” Mayor Dhakal stated. “We have called her and are providing relief and encouragement.”

Mayor Dhakal informed that disciplinary action will be taken against the involved municipal police immediately. She also mentioned that the municipality is working on managing sidewalks to reduce the risk of accidents. “We have allocated specific and safe areas for sidewalk vendors,” said Mayor Dhakal. She urged Dhamila to continue her business from a safe location and assured municipal support if any issues arise in the future. Mayor Dhakal claimed that Dhamila returned happily after receiving the compensation.