Indefinite Curfew Imposed in Nepal's Birgunj After Youth Clashes

• An indefinite curfew has been imposed in four key areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City, Nepal, following clashes between two youth groups on Sunday evening.
• The curfew, issued under Section 6(a) of the Local Administration Act, 2028, restricts movement, gatherings, rallies, and demonstrations.
• Designated restricted zones include Bypass Road, Sirsia River, Gandak Chowk, and Shankaracharya Gate.
• Essential services and specific personnel, including health workers, media, and students with pre-scheduled exams, are exempt.
• Security forces have been deployed to enforce the curfew and ensure safe passage for exempted vehicles, while additional forces are securing polling stations for upcoming national elections.