Kathmandu, July 30 -- Prime Minister Balendra Shah on Thursday appealed for calm after deadly unrest in different districts of Madhesh province left three people dead, saying the government would ensure a transparent investigation into the recent violence and hold those responsible accountable.

In a televised address to the nation, Shah said the government was treating the incidents in Sunsari's Dewanganj and parts of Siraha with the utmost seriousness and sensitivity.

Shah said the government had instructed health authorities to ensure prompt treatment for those injured.

He said the home ministry had already formed an investigation committee to examine the incidents and promised that the inquiry would be impartial and transparent. Sec...