Gays complain of sexual assault at disco
Gays complain of sexual assault at disco
Published: 12:00 am Feb 06, 2004
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.