Chhintang massacre

On November 13, 1979, 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.

Tragedies
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.
 * 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