KATHMANDU: The National Struggle Committee of Conflict Victim Army-Police today warned to adopt strong measures to pressurise the government if their demands were not fulfilled at the earliest.

Speaking at a program organised in the capital, Surya Bahadur Ghimire, national commander of the NSCCVAP, said, "July 1 is the deadline for the government to address our demands." He added, "We will have no options but to adopt bandh, chakka jams and gheraos as the means of protest if the government drags its feet to pay heed to our long-standing demands". The struggle committee has put forth 5-point demands including their reinstatement with respectful promotion, reasonable compensation, salary and ration from the date of resignation or termination to reinstatement. Bhesh Bahadur KC, deputy commander, warned that they would not leave the capital without the letter of reinstatement.They have also demanded the CPN- UML led government to incorporate the issue in upcoming budget. He said, "The government must be sincere about the issue."

More than 7000 security personnel of Nepal Police, Nepali Army and Armed Police Force had left their job before due to critical security conditions during the insurgency.

Maoist victims stand united

KATHMANDU: The Maoist Victims Association of Nepal on Sunday said that there were no misunderstanding among its members and executives. Organising a press meet here, Megh Bahadur Khatri, coordinator, MVAN said, "We have decided to stand united for our shared concerns. We have realised that it not help us achieve our desired goal." MVAN has long been waging an ideological war against the Maoists. "We will continue to fight to get our property back," said Kamala Rai, acting president, MVAN. Earlier, differences among its members had pushed the organisation to the brink of a split. MVAN stated it would submit a 21-point demand to the PM on July 7. — HNS