Nepal Army conducts aerial patrol amid rising tensions in Sunsari

The Nepal Army has undertaken an aerial patrol in Sunsari district, specifically over Kaptanganj in Devanaganj Rural Municipality Ward No. 3, as security concerns escalate. This move comes after a dispute between two local groups created a tense atmosphere in the area and its surroundings.

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the aerial patrol was carried out to assess the security situation and monitor conditions on the ground.

According to Nepal Army spokesperson Assistant Rathi Rajaram Basnet, the aerial surveillance was conducted to gain a comprehensive understanding of the security situation and monitor developments on the ground. Basnet confirmed that, as of Wednesday, the situation in Sunsari remained peaceful. A curfew has been implemented, and the army's presence is intended to support ongoing security operations.

In addition to ground patrols, the army utilized aerial surveillance on Wednesday as part of its commitment to maintaining law and order. Simultaneously, the Nepal Police deployed drones to assess the evolving situation in Kaptanganj.

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as of Wednesday, the situation in Sunsari remained peaceful.

The unrest reportedly began following a disagreement between two groups. Security personnel intervened in an effort to de-escalate the conflict. During these efforts, 24-year-old Om Prakash Mehta of Kaptanganj was fatally shot on Sunday night. Authorities claim warning shots were fired into the air to control the situation, and one person died as a result. Tensions flared further, leading to vandalism, arson, and clashes on Tuesday evening, particularly after one person was killed and nine civilians were injured. However, officials indicate that the situation in Sunsari is now gradually stabilizing.

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in addition to ground patrols, the army also carried out aerial surveillance on Wednesday as part of its efforts to maintain law and order.