Family refuses to accept body of Kaptaanganj shooting victim; Seeks equal govt deal before funeral
Summary
Rabindra Meheta’s family has refused to accept his body from Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital until the government agrees to their demands. They are seeking the same compensation, martyr status and job promise earlier extended to the families of three others killed in the Kaptaanganj incident.
Key Points
- Rabindra Meheta died while undergoing treatment after being shot by police during the Kaptaanganj incident in Sunsari.
- His family has refused to take custody of his body from Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital until the government meets their demands.
- The family wants the Home Minister to visit them and agree to the same terms offered to the families of the three other victims, including martyr status, financial assistance and a job for one family member.
- They say the funeral will be held only after a similar agreement is reached.
