Local Ward Chairman Allegedly Assaults Secretary in Siraha Over Document Discrepancy

Summary

Ward Chairman Rustam Ansari of Siraha's Nagaraha Rural Municipality allegedly assaulted Ward Secretary Ramdev Mandal over document discrepancies related to a service recipient's birth registration.

Key Points
  • Ward Chairman Rustam Ansari allegedly assaulted Ward Secretary Ramdev Mandal in his office in Siraha.
  • The assault occurred after Mandal refused to comply with pressures to incorrectly alter birth registration dates.
  • The victim reported the incident to the Chief Administrative Officer and is considering further action.
  • Authorities are currently investigating the case with mixed responses from local officials.
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