Janakpur, Aug. 1 -- Local authorities have engaged in dialogue with the communities to settle the tense situation in the districts along the Southern plains of Nepal following the eruption of communal violence, which started on Sunday.

In Janakpur, the provincial capital of the Madhesh Province, an all-party meeting was held on Friday to resolve the ongoing tension that has spilt across the districts and is spreading further.

"Nepal has long been a country defined by harmony, where people of all castes and religions have lived together. However, due to the actions of certain extremist organisations, regardless of the sect they belong to, Nepal is now facing a situation of fragmentation. The resulting disruption to peace and order will n...