Nepal's Birgunj Under Curfew Amid Communal Tensions; India Seals Border

• Communal tension erupted in Birgunj, Nepal, after a viral TikTok video with alleged religious content sparked outrage.
• Protests escalated, leading to a curfew in Birgunj, Parsa district, which has been extended due to ongoing security concerns.
• The unrest was triggered by two Muslim men, Haider Ansari and Amanat Ansari, who allegedly posted remarks hurting religious sentiments.
• Demonstrations turned violent, with stone-pelting at police and vandalism of a local police station and a mosque.
• India sealed its border with Nepal, deploying Sashastra Seema Bal and intensifying patrolling, allowing only emergency services.

Why It Matters: Communal tensions in Nepal's Birgunj led to curfew and India sealing its border for security.