DHANGADHI, FEBRUARY 28

The effect of general strike called by fringe communist parties is being observed partially in Sudur Pashchim Province, today.

Six parties including Netra Bikram Chand (Biplav)-led Communist Party of Nepal (CPN), and other politicall parties led by Mohan Vaidya, Rishi Katel, Bishwabhakta Dulal aka 'Aahuti' led Baigyanik Samajbadi Communist Party, Karnajit-led CPN Maoist Centre Samajbadi and Chandra Prakash Gajurel led Deshbhakt Janaganatantrik Morcha had declared the strike on Monday rejecting the decision of Parliament to ratify Millennium Challenge Corporation compact.

Public vehicles using long-distance as well as short distance routes have not operated due to the strike in Sudur Pashchim, causing stress among locals. Meanwhile, minimum numbers of private vehicles were seen on the road.

Partial effect has been observed in the major cities of the Province such as Dhangadhi, Dadheldhura, Mahendranagar, Dipayal.

Security forces have been deployed in main areas in Kailali to avoid any incidents, Spokesperson of the District Police Office Kailai, Deputy Superintendent of Police Bed Prakash Joshi.

Similarly, in Mahendranagar, police have also come into action, baton charging cadres of Biplav-led CPN party, leaving two injured.

Youths Dipendra Giri and Harish Aeri, both close to Biplav's patty, were injured in action, Chair of All Nepal Revolutionary-Centre, Birendra Shah informed.

He shared that the two are receiving treatment in Mahakali Hospital.

Spokesperson of District Police Office Kanchanpur, Police Inspector Lal Bahadur Bam said that security measures have been heightened in the area in a bid to avoid any untoward incident.