Taplejung, Feb. 3 -- A transport strike enforced against the proposed cable car project in Pathibhara area-known as Mukkumlung region in Kirati scriptures-of eastern Nepal affected life in several hill districts of Koshi Province.

Violent clashes ensued between security personnel and strike enforcers in some places and transport was largely obstructed in the area.

Various organisations and groups enforced the transport strike in nine districts east of the Arun river starting Sunday to protest the construction of a cable car in Pathibhara, a revered shrine in Taplejung district. The strike affected Taplejung, Panchthar, Ilam, Jhapa, Morang, Sunsari, Dhankuta, Tehrathum and Sankhuwasabha districts.

According to Superintendent of Police D...