BUTWAL, Feb 25: A clash broke out between two groups in Belaspur, Palhinandan Rural Municipality, Nawalparasi West.
Police reported that the clash stemmed from a dispute between individuals from Belaspur and Prasauni over a local couple's love marriage. Locals told the police that the groom's side attempted to set fire to the bride's house, escalating the conflict.
Five injured in police - RJP cadres clash
To control the situation, police fired three rounds into the air and used seven rounds of tear gas, according to a police personnel.
Protesters also set fire to a police vehicle of the Maheshpur Area Police Office.
Police officials informed that 5 locals, 12 civil police officers, and 4 armed police officers were injured while trying to calm the crowd. The situation is now under control.
