The Himalayan Times

Kathmandu

Gays complain of sexual assault at disco

Gays complain of sexual assault at disco

By Gays complain of sexual assault at disco

Himalayan News Service

Kathmandu, February 5

A group of cross-dressing men today accused a man of physically assaulting them for sex at Babylon disco, Sundhara, last night.

Some 10 gays, who were enjoying dance at the Babylon at about 1:30 am, were reported to have been physically assaulted by a Mongolian-faced man demanding sexual favours.

According to a complaint filed at the Blue Diamond Society, they were chased by a man holding a knife.

'Janasewa Police at New Road refused to register their complaint,' a press release issued by the Blue Diamond Society states.

At last, they filed a complaint at the society’s office seeking justice.

The society, in turn, urged media and other concerned

bodies for support and solidarity to protect the rights of homo-sexuals and demanded

thorough investigation into the incident.

'The society urges Nepal Police to understand the diversity of culture and respect different sexuality and gender identity,' states Sunil B Pant on behalf of

the society.