Sudurpaschim, Aug 10: Family members of Bharat Chaudhary, 36, of Dhangadhi sub-metropolitan city-4 — who was killed in the clash between inmates in Kailali jail have agreed to receive the body.
Family members of the deceased Chaudhary received the body today after Chief District Officer assured to take initiative to hear demands of the families, informed administrative officer, Shiva Raj Joshi.
“The province government has already assured to address some demands of Chaudhary’s family. They agreed to receive the body after CDO made commitment to talk to the concerned agency regarding the demand of the family on free education to the children of the deceased”, it is shared.
It may be noted that the family members did not agree to receive the body till this morning putting forth two demands – action against the guilty and proper compensation from the concerned authority.
The Sudurpaschim province government on Sunday evening had decided to aid Rs 500,000 to the family of the deceased Chaudhary.
Chaudhary who was injured during a clash in the jail on Friday evening died during treatment. Other 45 injured are being treated at Seti Provincial Hospital.
Critically injured, Karna Salami Magar and Ayush Bhatta, are undergoing treatment in Kathmandu. Another injured, Kalpes Bista, who was receiving treatment in Dhangadhi, has been referred to Kathmandu for further treatment, informed Jalandar Bhusal of the prison section.
A committee has been formed under the leadership of Assistant Chief District Officer, Kiran Joshi, for carrying out investigation into the incident.
