Local residents and kin of the deceased who had launched a protest after the death of a man in police firing in ward 2 of Rajgadh Rural Municipality in Saptari district on Tuesday night have suspended their protest after reaching a five-point agreement with the administration on Thursday.

A meeting of representatives from various stakeholders held at the district administration office decided to request the higher authorities to form an investigation committee to probe into the death of Lalu Prasad Yadav.

The meeting which was headed by Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal pledged to provide compensation to the deceased’s family members based on the recommendation of the probe panel.

The meeting also decided to ask the authorities to suspend Police Inspector Birendra Kumar Yadav from the present responsibilities. He had led the police team mobilised during the police action.

CDO Dahal said that the agitating side has agreed to suspend the protest, receive the deceased’s body and conduct the funeral rites.

The protest followed the death of 36-year-old Yadav, who was shot by police during a clash that broke out on Tuesday night.

Tensions broke out at Kamalpur, ward 2 of Rajgadh Rural Municipality after protesters gathered in front of the District Police Office and District Administration Office, setting tyres alight and calling for justice.

On Wednesday, the police fired three rounds of tear gas shells to disperse demonstrators protesting the death.

Police had arrived in the border area to stop alleged liquor smuggling when a confrontation erupted between officers and residents. According to police, three rounds were fired during the altercation.

The broader context of the incident—a police effort to curb cross-border smuggling—has further complicated community relations, particularly in a region where tensions over enforcement have historically run high.