- At least three people have been killed in violent communal clashes in Nepal since Sunday.
- The violence began after a dispute during religious celebrations in Sunsari district and later spread to other areas.
- Authorities imposed a curfew in several parts of southern Nepal after mobs clashed, set fire to government offices and police posts, and vandalised public property.
- A teenager died on Thursday in clashes in Nepal’s Madhesh province prompting authorities to extend curfew to more areas following communal violence in neighbouring Koshi province’s Sunsari district.
- The indefinite curfew order in Golbazar area was extended to Lahan Municipality on Thursday to keep the situation under control.
- Jaya Prakash Mehta, who sustained serious injuries during communal clashes in Dewangunj Rural Municipality of Sunsari district, died on Thursday while undergoing treatment at a Neuro Hospital in Biratnagar.
- The administration issued prohibitory orders after demonstrations by some people in response to the violence that erupted following clashes between two religious groups in Sunsari.
- Sunsari’s Assistant Chief District Officer Poshan Lamichhane on Thursday said the security situation in Sunsari district is gradually improving but the district administration extended the curfew to 10 areas, including the East-West Highway.
- President Ramchandra Paudel, expressing deep concern over the situation, appealed to all for maintaining social, religious and communal harmony and national unity.
At least three people have died in violent communal clashes in Nepal, which began during religious celebrations in Sunsari district. The violence has prompted authorities to impose an indefinite curfew in several areas, including Lahan Municipality and the East-West Highway, to restore order.
The unrest escalated after a teenager was killed in Madhesh province, leading to the curfew's extension. Jaya Prakash Mehta, who was injured in the clashes, succumbed to his injuries while receiving treatment. The district administration reported that the security situation is gradually improving, but tensions remain high.6
President Ramchandra Paudel has expressed deep concern over the violence and urged for social and communal harmony. The clashes have resulted in significant property damage, with mobs setting fire to government offices and vandalizing public property. The administration has issued prohibitory orders in response to demonstrations following the violence, indicating a volatile situation that authorities are struggling to control.
As the situation develops, the focus remains on restoring peace and ensuring the safety of residents in the affected areas.
“The violence, which has resulted in three fatalities, began after a dispute during religious celebrations in Sunsari district. President Ramchandra Paudel has expressed deep concern, urging for social and communal harmony amid the ongoing unrest.”
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