Two Political Leaders Arrested in Rautahat Amidst Hindu-Muslim Dispute Escalation

Police have arrested Janmat Party's district in-charge Sheikh Jamshed and Gaur Municipality-6 Ward Chairman Avadh Bihari Shah on charges of playing a role in further escalating the dispute between the Hindu and Muslim communities in Gaur, Rautahat.

DSP Bishnu Pradip Basnyal of the District Police Office, Rautahat, told Ratopati that an additional 21 people, including Jamshed and Shah, who violated the curfew have also been taken into custody. He stated, 'So far, we have taken 23 people into custody.'

Those arrested for violating the curfew include 15-year-old Mohammad Kaif.

The curfew imposed since 1 PM on Saturday in the areas of East Madalwa Gate, West Lalwakaiya Dam, North Bomb Canal, and South Gaur Customs Office in Gaur remains in effect. DSP Basnyal informed that an all-party discussion regarding the Hindu-Muslim dispute is currently underway at the District Administration Office.

The dispute began after people from the Hindu community, who were part of a wedding procession, reached near a mosque. Subsequently, the Muslim community alleged that the Hindu community disturbed them by playing a DJ during the time Muslims were offering prayers during Ramadan. On Saturday, clashes occurred between the two groups, resulting in the arson of three vehicles and two motorcycles in Gaur.