2013-03-25 23:15:07
KATHMANDU, March 25: Three Nepali workers were injured in a clash Sunday between one group of Nepalis and another Nepali group backed by a local gang.
Two of the injured -- Rajiv Biswokarma of Samari-4, Nuwakot and Ram Lal Sah of Mohammadpur in Chandra Nigahapur, Rautahat -- are still receiving treatment.They were admitted to Sultan Hospital in Johor Bahru.
Malaysian police arrested nine Nepali workers in connection with the clash at a workers´ hostel at Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru, on Sunday evening.
All those arrested have been presented before a local court. They are being detained at a police station in Johor Bahru after receiving permission from the court.
“Three Nepali workers have been wounded following scuffles between two gangs of Nepalis with the involvement of a local group supporting one side.
Two of the injured are receiving treatment while another was returned to his residence after minor treatment," said Arjun Bahadur Thapa, spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thapa clarified that reports in Nepali media about the death of six Nepalis are baseless.
According to an official embassy source, Santosh Poudel, Ramesh Bahadur Bhujel, Aman Gupta, Rakam Rai, Manoj Sunar, Nilkantha Jaisi, Dal Bahadur Bambo, Pawan Sah and Rakesh Raya Yadav were arrested Sunday evening for involvement in the scuffle. However, it is not clear on what charges they are being detained by Malaysian officials.
Jugesh Kumar Yadav, a worker who fled the scene of the clash, said there was a verbal altercation between legally working and illegal Nepali workers before the incident ensued.
No Malaysian locals have been taken under control in connection with the incident, according to a source.
Embassy officials have sought necessary cooperation from the Malaysian authorities to deal with the situation. “During our meeting with Malaysian foreign ministry officials today (Monday) we were assured of the security of Nepalis working in Malaysia,” said the source.
Meanwhile, the Nepali embassy in Malaysia has urged all Nepalis there to exercise restraint, given the tense situation. “We urge all Nepali brothers and sisters to continue in their work with restraint and not get involved in any provocative acts,” says a statement issued by the embassy on Monday.
The embassy has also clarified that no official confirmation has been received as of late Monday evening about the death of Nepali workers, as reported in Nepali media.
Lekh Nath Bhattarai, acting Nepali ambassador to Malaysia, met the Malayasian principal assistant secretary for consular affairs and sought necessary cooperation to deal with the situation that has developed following the incident.
Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Durga Bhattarai has inquired with Adi Adi Lai, acting ambassador of Malaysia, about the incident and requested consular access for Nepali officials, proper investigations into the incident and treatment of the injured.
19 Nepalis face criminal charges
Malaysian police have filed criminal offence cases against 19 Nepali workers on the charge of resorting to sabotage in Muar, Malaysia. The workers, who were employed at the Tepheng Toy Company, were on a protest, demanding a salary hike and other facilities.
Local police took 23 workers under control, accusing them of manhandling officials of the company and ransacking its vehicles. Four of the arrested were later released after necessary inquiries.
source - http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=52117
KATHMANDU, March 25: Three Nepali workers were injured in a clash Sunday between one group of Nepalis and another Nepali group backed by a local gang.
Two of the injured -- Rajiv Biswokarma of Samari-4, Nuwakot and Ram Lal Sah of Mohammadpur in Chandra Nigahapur, Rautahat -- are still receiving treatment.They were admitted to Sultan Hospital in Johor Bahru.
Malaysian police arrested nine Nepali workers in connection with the clash at a workers´ hostel at Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru, on Sunday evening.
All those arrested have been presented before a local court. They are being detained at a police station in Johor Bahru after receiving permission from the court.
“Three Nepali workers have been wounded following scuffles between two gangs of Nepalis with the involvement of a local group supporting one side.
Two of the injured are receiving treatment while another was returned to his residence after minor treatment," said Arjun Bahadur Thapa, spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Thapa clarified that reports in Nepali media about the death of six Nepalis are baseless.
According to an official embassy source, Santosh Poudel, Ramesh Bahadur Bhujel, Aman Gupta, Rakam Rai, Manoj Sunar, Nilkantha Jaisi, Dal Bahadur Bambo, Pawan Sah and Rakesh Raya Yadav were arrested Sunday evening for involvement in the scuffle. However, it is not clear on what charges they are being detained by Malaysian officials.
Jugesh Kumar Yadav, a worker who fled the scene of the clash, said there was a verbal altercation between legally working and illegal Nepali workers before the incident ensued.
No Malaysian locals have been taken under control in connection with the incident, according to a source.
Embassy officials have sought necessary cooperation from the Malaysian authorities to deal with the situation. “During our meeting with Malaysian foreign ministry officials today (Monday) we were assured of the security of Nepalis working in Malaysia,” said the source.
Meanwhile, the Nepali embassy in Malaysia has urged all Nepalis there to exercise restraint, given the tense situation. “We urge all Nepali brothers and sisters to continue in their work with restraint and not get involved in any provocative acts,” says a statement issued by the embassy on Monday.
The embassy has also clarified that no official confirmation has been received as of late Monday evening about the death of Nepali workers, as reported in Nepali media.
Lekh Nath Bhattarai, acting Nepali ambassador to Malaysia, met the Malayasian principal assistant secretary for consular affairs and sought necessary cooperation to deal with the situation that has developed following the incident.
Meanwhile, Foreign Secretary Durga Bhattarai has inquired with Adi Adi Lai, acting ambassador of Malaysia, about the incident and requested consular access for Nepali officials, proper investigations into the incident and treatment of the injured.
19 Nepalis face criminal charges
Malaysian police have filed criminal offence cases against 19 Nepali workers on the charge of resorting to sabotage in Muar, Malaysia. The workers, who were employed at the Tepheng Toy Company, were on a protest, demanding a salary hike and other facilities.
Local police took 23 workers under control, accusing them of manhandling officials of the company and ransacking its vehicles. Four of the arrested were later released after necessary inquiries.
source - http://www.myrepublica.com/portal/index.php?action=news_details&news_id=52117
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