Maoist kidnap family members , torch house

Notwithstanding the Comprehensive Peace Agreement signed by them, Maoists kidnapped all family members of Nanibabu Karki and set his house on fire, accusing the family members of murdering Nabaraj Bajagain.

A group of Maoists led by Badri Bajagain kidnapped the family members and set the house on fire in the charge of murdering Badri's nephew Nabaraj.

Reports quoted Deputy Superintendent of Police at the Metropolitan Police Circle, Bouddh, as saying that family members of Nanibabu had just entered the house after being acquitted by the District Court, Kathmandu on Sunday when the group abducted them.

The family members of Bajagain and Maoists were accusing Karki's family of murdering Nabaraj after he was found dead at Arubari in Jorpati.

Police said that the Maoists kidnapped all the four members of the family from the house in the evening.

Police said that the group of people led by Bajagain took out all goods and belongings from the house and torched them. They also torched a motorcycle.

Police officials said they have taken five persons in custody for interrogation. nepalnews.com pb Feb 19 07


How can any one live in such a country where there is no rule of law and the government cannot provide security for your family and property.