Toll now three as clashes spread in Nepal’s Tarai; Balendra Shah vows stern action

2 min readKathmanduJul 31, 2026 04:50 AM IST Nepal’s Prime Minister Balendra Shah. (Source: File)Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah promised stringent and effective measures against those responsible for rioting and clashes in parts of eastern Nepal. In a six-minute televised address to the nation, he said investigatio

Balendra Shah said that the government would ensure a neutral and transparent investigation into the recent violence and hold those responsible accountable.

Nepali media had reported that Mr. Shah’s advisor discussed the visit with NSA Ajit Doval during a visit to Delhi in early July; formal invite sent through diplomatic channels after PM Modi’s congratulatory remark