One bullet, one year, one unfinished story

Summary

Shantanu Dhakal, who was shot during the Gen Z movement in Itahari, is now helping flood victims in Trishuli while still facing medical and financial hardships from his injuries. As the movement marks one year, he says the promised support for the injured has been slow to reach them.

Key Points
  • Shantanu Dhakal, injured by a police bullet during the Gen Z movement in Itahari, is now working with a medical team to help flood victims in Trishuli.
  • Doctors have already performed several surgeries on his face, but another major operation is still pending.
  • He says the state has been slow in reimbursing medicine and travel costs for those injured in the movement.
  • Dhakal says he still hopes the new government will bring the change the movement demanded.
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