Agreement Reached After Clash in Mahottari's Bhangaha
Local representatives and the administration have reached an eight-point agreement following a clash during a religious procession in Bhangaha Municipality. More than 15 people were reportedly injured.
BHANGAHA, October 28: An eight-point agreement has been reached between local representatives and the administration following a clash in Bhangaha Municipality-8 of Mahottari district.
The confrontation reportedly occurred during a religious procession organised on the occasion of the Chhath festival. More than 15 people were injured in the incident, prompting the local administration to impose a curfew.
Following discussions at the District Administration Office, Chief District Officer Deepak Kumar Pahadi said both sides had agreed to work towards restoring peace and maintaining social harmony.
The agreement includes collecting details of damaged property and recommending compensation for affected people. It also calls for arrangements to support the medical treatment of those injured.
The parties have further agreed to request a high-level investigation team from the Ministry of Home Affairs to examine the incident and identify those responsible.
A public appeal and awareness activities to promote social harmony are also part of the agreement.
The administration has urged residents to remain calm and avoid actions that could create further tension in the community