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Home Ministry recalls Saptari CDO

Home Ministry recalls Saptari CDO

By THT Online

A motorcycle set on fire by United Democratic Madhesi Front (UDMF) in Rupni of Saptari district on Sunday, November 22, 2015. Photo Caption: Byas Shankar Upadhyaya

KATHMANDU: The Ministry of Home Affairs on Sunday recalled the Chief District Officer of Saptari, Anil Kumar Thakur. At least three protesters were killed in police firing in violent protests in the district along the East-West Highway on Saturday evening. READ ALSO: Two killed as police open fire at protesters in Saptari, indefinite curfew imposed Another protester feared dead, Saptari remains tense Thousands of passengers stranded on mid-way following Saptari tension