A case has been registered against 22 individuals on charges of inciting communal violence in Sabgadh, Ward No. 6 of Gaur Municipality, the district headquarters of Rautahat.
According to the District Police Office, Rautahat, the accused have been charged with criminal disorder and arson, and an investigation has begun. Janamat Party’s district in-charge Sheikh Jamshed and Ward No. 6 Chairperson Abadh Bihari Sah have been released on bail with the condition that they appear when required.
Police stated that Shubhnarayan Sah and Samir Miya were arrested on Saturday on allegations of escalating the Sabgadh incident and being involved in vandalism. Including them, cases have been filed against a total of 22 individuals, and a detailed investigation is ongoing.
Authorities have seized the mobile phones of three individuals, including Jamshed and Ward Chairperson Bihari, and the devices will be sent to Kathmandu for forensic examination. Police said that if evidence confirming involvement is found during the examination, those responsible will be taken into custody and prosecuted accordingly.
Security agencies have also continued efforts to identify and locate other individuals allegedly involved in the incident.
What Happened?
The communal dispute reportedly began last Thursday night when a wedding procession entered Sabgadh while playing music. As the procession passed in front of a mosque during prayer time, members of the Muslim community allegedly assaulted members of the DJ group for playing loud music, which then escalated into communal tensions and violence.
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