Nepal, Feb. 21 -- The Central Security Committee has called for heightened security vigilance following recent communal unrest in Rautahat and directed authorities to take action against those responsible.

The meeting also decided to deploy Nepal Police Additional Inspector General (AIG) Uma Prasad Chaturvedi to the Madhesh region to analyse the recent incidents and assess the risk of further untoward activities. Chaturvedi will conduct a field assessment and submit a report.

Clashes between two communities have been reported in Rautahat over the past few days. In response, the local administration on Saturday imposed an indefinite curfew to prevent further escalation.

The meeting, chaired by Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, who also he...