Local residents fear possible inundation during monsoons after the construction of a high dam-like structure for the railway track.

Local residents say they have transferred the ownership of their fertile land to the government, but haven’t received anything in return from officials who promised them money.

Security personnel detained Mohammad Aftab Alam's brother from Bihar in India and brought him to Rautahat last week.

Mahatab Alam was arrested in Motihari, India, and brought to Rautahat on Monday.

The victim was living with her parents after divorcing her husband, police say.

The father of the deceased was promised monetary compensation and martyrdom for his son if he agreed to receive his body and change his statement.

Badri Sahani, 55, of Simraungadh Municipality-4 in Bara district was arrested near the Nepal-India border on Friday evening.

The Mechi-Mahakali Railway that passes through Rautahat is yet to receive clearance from Ministry of Forest and Environment for tree felling.

The father of the deceased filed the complaint with the Office of District Attorney on Wednesday seeking investigation into the case.

The struggle committee warns of continuous demonstrations unless their demands are addressed.

The Rautahat District Court has remanded the detainees in custody for 10 days for investigation.

All three police personnel have been suspended for six months starting Monday pending further investigation.

Family members of Bijay Kumar have refused to accept the probe committee formed by the Home Ministry.

Police say the suspected shooters are hiding in India as protesters demand they are brought to justice.

The family of the deceased has accused the police of torture while the police have claimed that the detainee died due to prior illness.