Pokhara, Feb. 25 -- Santa Bahadur Chandaro (Biswokarma), a resident of Malamul in Pokhara-32, says he never imagined that accepting a neighbour's wedding invitation would end in public humiliation.

Instead of sharing in the celebration, he returned home without eating after allegedly being subjected to caste-based discrimination at the feast.

The incident took place on February 21 at Namaste Party Palace in Pokhara-26 during the wedding reception of the son of Kashiram Ghimire, Chandaro's neighbour. Chandaro, the only invitee from the Dalit community from Malamul, arrived at around 1 pm. The reception was organised as a self-service buffet for guests.

As he entered the venue and moved towards the food area, another neighbour, Sabitri B...