DHANUSHA, Jan. 15 -- The employees of all ministries in Province 2 halted their works on Monday, demanding investigation into the alleged assault on Industry, Forest and Tourism Secretary Bidyanath Jha by Financial Affairs and Planning Minister Bijay Yadav.

"No minister has the right to beat a government employee. If an employee fails to perform his duty or is found involved in unethical practice, then there is the provision of departmental action," said Bechan Mahato, section officer at the Ministry of Industry, Forest and Tourism.

He warned that the employees' protest would continue unless Yadav is punished for his action.

The protesting employees are preparing to submit a memorandum to Chief Minister Mohammad Lalbabu Raut, demanding...