On November 13, 1979,^[1][2] sixteen people were killed by the government of Nepal at Chhintang VDC ward no-1, Dhankuta district of east Nepal for demanding democracy. They were accused of promoting communist ideologies. Tragically, Shree Maya Rai, a pregnant woman, succumbed to excessive bleeding inflicted during torture. Another woman reportedly lost her life after a brutal sexual assault by security personnel. Kesharman Rai, a 14-year-old seventh grader, was fatally shot by the police. Dhanbir Rai, a farmer with no political affiliations, also fell victim to a gruesome killing. Some of the victims were known to be politically active, organizing against the oppressive regime. In their memory, a park was later constructed in Chhintang. During each election, political parties pledged to provide redress and support to the families of the deceased.

List of victims

A memorial to the victims is at Panchkanya Sahid Smriti Park in Chhintang. ^[3]

• 1. Rana Dhoj Rai
• 2. Lakhman Sadhu Rai
• 3. Gambhirman Damai
• 4. Tanka Bahadur BK
• 5. Dhan Bir Darji
• 6. Ganga Bahadur Tupihang
• 7. Kesharman Rai
• 8. Gopal Anana Rai
• 9. Chandra Bahadur Darji
• 10. Ganesh Bahadur Biswokarma
• 11. Putra Man Thulung Rai
• 12. Bal Bahadur Khatri
• 13. Hang Khila Sahilee (Shree Maya Rai)
• 14. Jhagendra Rai
• 15. Bhairab Bahadur Rai

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