Curfew Imposed in Southern Nepal After Violent Clashes Between Two Groups

• Curfew enforced in parts of Rautahat district, Madhesh province, southern Nepal, following clashes.
• Dispute on Thursday evening escalated into violent clashes, injuring at least eight people, including two policemen.
• Chief District Officer Dinesh Sagar Bhusal imposed curfew in Gaur and other areas from Saturday 1:00 pm.
• Clashes began when one community allegedly obstructed a wedding procession playing music in front of a mosque.
• Tensions flared after a vehicle was set on fire and stone-pelting resumed despite an earlier agreement.