Nepal Rocked by Communal Clashes: Mosque Vandalized, Quran Burned; Curfew in Birgunj

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News18•05-01-2026, 22:25
Nepal Rocked by Communal Clashes: Mosque Vandalized, Quran Burned; Curfew in Birgunj
- •A mosque in Dhanusha district was vandalized and a copy of the Quran burned, sparking communal tension.
- •The incident followed a TikTok video by Muslim youths allegedly speaking ill of Hindus, leading to retaliation.
- •Protests erupted in Birgunj and other parts of Madhesh Province, with tires burned on roads.
- •Parsa District Administration imposed a curfew in parts of Birgunj city to prevent further clashes.
- •Two Muslim youths and one person involved in mosque vandalism have been arrested; search for others continues.
Why It Matters: Nepal faces communal unrest after mosque vandalism, leading to protests and curfew in Birgunj.
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