Archive · 31 Jul 2026
Muslim mob attacks Kanwar Yatra, 3 Hindus killed in Nepal
In late July, a Hindu religious procession in Nepal’s Sunsari district was stopped by a Muslim mob because of a disagreement over a DJ music system.
The clash turned violent, and police fired shots that killed three Hindus.
About 24 people were hurt.
The government put curfews in several towns, used police and army to control the crowds, and promised money to the families of the dead and injured.
The Prime Minister said the government was taking the matter seriously and would investigate the attackers.
Muslim mob attacked a Hindu Kanwar Yatra in Sunsari district, Nepal, over a DJ music system dispute.
Three Hindus—Ganesh Yadav, Om Prakash Mehta, and Jay Prakash Mehta—were killed and about 24 people were injured.
Police fired multiple rounds to disperse crowds, and the Nepal Army and Armed Police Force were deployed.
Curfews were imposed in several districts, including Dhanusha, Siraha, and Janakpurdham, to restore order.
Prime Minister Balen Shah announced investigations, compensation, and urged national unity after the violence.
- Who
- Muslim mob, Hindu Kanwar Yatra participants, Nepal police, Nepal Army, Prime Minister Balen Shah, former monarch Gyanendra Shah
- What
- Violent clashes during a Hindu religious procession, resulting in 3 deaths and about 24 injuries
- When
- 26–30 July 2024
- Where
- Sunsari district, Nepal, with spill‑over to Siraha and Dhanusha districts
- Why
- Disagreement over a DJ sound system and religious flags during the procession
- Event
- Muslim mob attacks Kanwar Yatra in Nepal
- Fatalities
- 3
- Injuries
- about 24
- Date
- 26–30 July 2024
- Location
- Sunsari district, Nepal
- Government response
- Curfew, police action, compensation
- Prime Minister
- Balen Shah