APF flagged growing communal divide years before the recent Sunsari unrest
Summary
The Armed Police Force warned three years ago about rising religious and ethnic divisions in Nepal’s Tarai region, urging political intervention to prevent communal unrest like the recent Sunsari clashes.
Key Points
- The Armed Police Force submitted a report three years ago warning of growing religious and ethnic divisions in the Tarai region.
- The report highlighted efforts by extremist groups to provoke communal tensions and urged government intervention.
- Both APF and Nepal Police identified social media as a major factor driving communal polarization.
- Security agencies and the Nepali Army are currently increasing vigilance and promoting dialogue to prevent further escalation.
