Nepal Govt. announces Rs 1 million for families of those killed in Madhesi protest

ANI News 2016-08-18

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Nepal, Aug 18 (ANI): The Nepal Government has announced to give compensation of Rs 1 million to the families of those killed during the Madhesi movement, at a cabinet meeting held in Singha Durbar on Thursday. The compensation amount will be given to the families of 41 protestors and 11 security personnel. Minister for Information and Communications Ram Karki told reporters that the government decided to distribute the amount upon the recommendation of the Ministry of Home Affairs. The Madhesi parties had been demanding the formation of a probe committee to look into excessive use of force by the security personnel.

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