Rising murders in Madhesh raise alarms over escalating violence in small disputes

On October 30, Rupesh Swarnakar, 39, the principal of Bal Ekta Boarding School was shot dead in Bara. A group of four unidentified armed men fired four rounds of bullets when he was returning home from an eatery near the school.

Swarnakar, critically injured, was initially taken to Kalaiya Hospital. Due to the severity of his condition, he was later transferred to Vayodha Hospital in Birgunj, as the provincial hospital could not provide the necessary treatment. Unfortunately, he passed away during his treatment.