- Communal violence erupted during a religious procession, leading to clashes between two communities.
- One person was killed and 22 others were injured, prompting authorities to impose an indefinite curfew.
- The curfew has been extended for the fourth consecutive day as violence spreads to other districts.
- The unrest began during a religious procession, where a disagreement over the use of loud music and religious flags escalated into an altercation between two communities.
- At least three people have been killed in the unrest.
- The violence has triggered widespread arson, vandalism, stone-pelting and confrontations between protesters and security forces.
- Authorities have imposed curfews across multiple cities and deployed the army to restore order.
- The district administration has extended the curfew to ten areas, including the East-West Highway.
One person was killed in the violence, with 22 others injured, including 13 security personnel, as communal tensions escalated in Sunsari district. The unrest, which began during a religious procession, has now spread to multiple districts, including Dhanusha and Siraha.235
Authorities imposed an indefinite curfew in Sunsari, which has been extended to ten areas, including the East-West Highway, to prevent further unrest. The curfew prohibits gatherings, demonstrations, and public meetings. Prime Minister Balendra Shah convened a National Security Council meeting to assess the situation.9
The violence erupted after a dispute over loud music and religious flags during celebrations escalated into clashes. At least three people have been killed in the unrest, with the government promising compensation of NRs 2,00,000 to the family of the deceased and NRs 50,000 for the injured.6
The police response has faced criticism, with human rights advocates questioning the use of excessive force. A government panel has been formed to investigate the incidents, tasked with submitting a report within a week. The situation remains tense as authorities work to restore order across the affected regions.
“The violence, which has now claimed at least three lives, began during a religious procession and escalated into clashes. Authorities have deployed the army to restore order and formed a panel to investigate the use of force by security personnel, with a report due within a week.”
