Fresh violence erupts in Sunsari’s Dewanganj; government appeals for calm

Summary

Fresh clashes in Dewanganj Rural Municipality, Sunsari, have resulted in one death and multiple injuries. The government has appealed for peace and announced compensation and investigation measures.

Key Points
  • Fresh violent clashes occurred in Dewanganj Rural Municipality-3, Sunsari district.
  • Thirty-year-old Om Prakash Mehta was killed and several others injured in the unrest.
  • The Government of Nepal appealed for calm and called for rejection of provocative behavior.
  • A high-level investigation committee has been formed to submit a report within seven days.
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