Nepal PM vows crackdown as riots claim 15-year-old victim, army deployed

In a six-minute televised address, Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah promised strict measures against those responsible for recent riots and clashes in eastern Nepal. He stated that investigations have begun into the violence which has led to three deaths since Monday, including 15-year-old Ganesh Yadav on Thursday. The PM emphasized constitutional protections for religious rights and condemned hatred and intolerance. Meanwhile, Shah faced criticism for his absence from Parliament during escalating tensions in Sunsari and Siraha districts, where the army was deployed to restore order.