Transport services halt in Kathmandu protesting the murder of yout

Kathmandu, Nov 27 (UNI) Transport services here have been disrupted from early this morning as student groups and relatives of two slain youths staged protests in several places.

Local news reports said traffic in Kalanki, Kalimati, Balkhu, Pradarshanimarg and other places have halted with the situation turning tense due to the protests.

The protestors alleged police authorities of not paying attention though the parents of Ritesh Rauniyar and Ashish Manandhar reported their disappearance on November 16.

The two teenagers from Tahachal were reported disappeared since November 15. Their dead bodies were discovered in Thankot yesterday.

The protestors also demanded guarantee of security for citizens and compensation to the deceased families.

Series of protests were held in Kathmandu and other parts of the country in the recent days.

Last week, people protested against the alleged killing of two youths by the Maoists affiliated Young Communist League.

The YCL has denied the killing.

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