RAUTAHAT, Feb 22: In the wake of tensions between two communities, all parties in Rautahat have issued a public appeal to maintain harmony and mutual respect. The appeal came after continuous discussions involving stakeholders and representatives from all sides, urging the preservation of a peaceful and cooperative environment.
The public statement reads: “We collectively appeal to uphold a harmonious environment, fostering mutual respect, tolerance, unity, and understanding across all social and religious spheres of the district.”
'Relations with India based on mutual respect'
Acknowledging that conflict harms everyone, the parties emphasized that maintaining peace is the duty of all residents. To reinforce this, a goodwill rally led by civil society with participation from all stakeholders has been scheduled for Monday at 7:30 a.m. in the most tense areas of the district.
Earlier, the all-party meeting reached a five-point agreement. The district security committee will conduct formal and informal consultations to resolve issues, assist law enforcement in taking action if false information is spread on social media, and ensure that investigations into detained individuals are completed. If additional arrests are needed during the investigation, the police administration will be requested to act accordingly.
