Protect traders, Mahat tells security bodies

Biratnagar: Finance Minister Dr Ram Saran Mahat on Monday said he has directed the chiefs of security bodies based in the eastern region to make special arrangements for the security of industrialists and entrepreneurs. Speaking at a gathering of security officials, he termed the beating of an industrialist, Shyam Sundar Sarada, “an attack on the entire economy”. Drivers had beaten up Sarada a few days ago. Mahat said he has issued directives to officials concerned to provide security to all industries on the industrial corridor in Morang and Sunsari.