The loan shark victims have said that they would hold talks only with the Prime Minister. During a press conference organized at Shantibatika in the Capital on Tuesday, they strongly protested against Deputy Prime Minister and Home Minister Narayan Kaji Shrestha. The loan shark victims said that they would not return home until their demands are met.

They also accused the government of suppressing their peaceful protest.

Earlier, at least nine loan shark victims were injured in a clash with police at Shantibatika. The Farmers-Workers Struggle Committee has forwarded a six-point demand to the government. The loan shark victims have also accused the government of not giving attention to their demands.