Ethnic Madhesi protesters stand near smoke from a tire set on fire by them, as Nepalese policemen stand guard near the Central Development Office at Birgunj, a town on the border with India and Nepal on Monday, November 2, 2015. (PTI)
Condoling the death of an Indian due to police firing in Nepal, the United States today asked Nepalese leaders to "reach an accommodation" that builds the "broadest possible support" for the country's Constitution.
"This is a moment for the people of Nepal to recommit to their shared goal of building a unified, prosperous, and stable country. As part of that process, we continue to urge Nepal's leaders to reach an accommodation that builds the broadest possible support for the constitution," a State Department spokesperson told news agency PTI.
The official said that the US is "aware" of the reports of violence and is "closely following" the situation in Nepal.
"We extend our condolences to the family and loved ones of the deceased," the spokesperson said.
Ashish Ram, 19, of Raxaul in Bihar was killed after he received a bullet shot in his head when Nepalese police opened fire on protesters at Shankaracharya Gate near Birgunj Customs.
The US stands with the Nepali people as they continue along a peaceful, inclusive path to democracy, the spokesperson said.
"We encourage all Nepalese to continue to engage in the democratic process through peaceful, non-violent means, and we call on Nepali security forces to exercise appropriate restraint as people express their democratic rights," the official said.