Loan-sharking victims protest outside Dhanusha court, woman pours petrol over herself
Summary
Loan-sharking victims protested outside the Dhanusha District Court as lawyers heard detention proceedings against alleged predatory lenders Hareram Sah and Gopal Sah. A woman from Janakpurdham poured a petrol-like liquid over herself before police intervened, highlighting continued anger despite a recent government agreement.
Key Points
- Loan-sharking victims staged a protest outside the Dhanusha District Court during a hearing involving alleged lenders Hareram Sah and Gopal Sah.
- A 55-year-old woman, Phulkumari Rajak of Janakpurdham, poured a petrol-like liquid over herself before police stopped her.
- The protest comes after a nine-point government agreement with loan-sharking victims signed on July 17 to curb predatory lending and create special legal mechanisms.
- Despite the deal, victims remain angry over ongoing court cases and the slow implementation of government commitments.
