Sunsari Violence Investigation
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Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs is investigating deadly communal violence in Dewanganj, Sunsari, which resulted in one death and injuries. The Koshi provincial government is providing financial relief to victims. Prime Minister Balendra Shah and the Home Minister face criticism for their delayed response.
Family blames delayed response for deadly Sunsari violence
A high-level committee dispatched by Nepal's Ministry of Home Affairs has begun investigating the fatal violence that erupted in Dewanganj, Sunsari. The inquiry focuses on the events leading to the clashes, the circumstances of the death of Om Prakash Mehta, and the actions of security agencies during the incident. The committee met with the victim's family, hearing their grievances and demands. E…
PM, home minister under fire for staying away from violence-hit Sunsari
Nepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Home Minister Sudan Gurung are under fire for their absence from Dewanganj, Sunsari, the site of recent communal violence that resulted in one death and severa…
Inside Nepal’s security response after Sunsari violence
Nepal's central security apparatus convened an urgent meeting to address the aftermath of communal violence in Sunsari's Dewanganj Rural Municipality, which claimed one life and injured 22 people. The…
Koshi announces relief for Dewanganj violence victims
The Koshi provincial government has pledged financial aid to victims of the recent violence in Dewanganj, Sunsari. Families of those killed will receive Rs200,000, while individuals injured or whose h…