Rai, president of the Maoist-affiliated trade union´s Casino Anna unit, has been accused of assaulting Yagyaman Dangol, treasurer of the same outfit. Police arrested Rai last week following the incident but the 13 other Maoists managed to abscond. [break]
Differences between Rai and Dangol, reportedly over casino management, had taken a nasty turn. The two are considered to be supportive of Maoist supremo Puspa Kamal Dahal and senior leader Baburam Bhattarai respectively.
“They did not clash politically. Actually, they resorted to an exchange of blows after Dangol campaigned in favor of the old management,” said casino sources.
Casino Anna was shut for three months before the new Indian management took over a few weeks ago amid protests by Ram Krishna Chakradhar´s group. Chakradhar, backed by Dangol, was general manager of the casino under the erstwhile management of Rakesh Wadhwa.
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