The organization has continued protests in Tarai districts challenging the the government-introduced an ordinance that has listed Tharu, dalit and other indigenous communities as Madhesi groups.
Hundreds of vehicles and their passengers have been stranded here in the district after the protesters blocked the East-West Highway at Gondrang in Bharatpur, Chitwan.
Police attempts to restart vehicular movement has failed and a queue of vehicles could be seen stretching about 15 kilometers along the road.
The situation turned tense after youths from Tharu community vandalized over two dozen vehicles that allegedly defied the banda.
The clashes between police and protesting youths are continuing in the areas. Tharu youths holding poles and batons have blocked the road saying that they would not withdraw the protests until the government fulfills their demands.
The situation had taken a nasty turn following clashes among the police, protesters and passengers that took place Wednesday night after police tried to restart vehicular movement.
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