At least three people were killed in communal clashes in Sunsari district, prompting expanded curfews as PM Balendra Shah urged unity and pledged transparent investigations.
The unrest started in Sunsari district
Jul 31, 2026
11:26 am
What's the storyNepal's Prime Minister Balendra Shah has appealed for unity and social harmony after recent communal violence in the country.
The unrest, which started in Sunsari district, later spread to Madhesh province, leaving at least three people dead.
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