Curfew In Nepal District After 1 Dead In Communal Violence Near India Border
Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah expressed grief over the violence
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Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah expressed grief over the violence
A local dispute over religious celebrations has spiralled into wider unrest in Nepal’s southern plains, exposing growing polarisation, delayed government response and fears over the erosion of long-standing community ties; analysts warn the row reflects mounting challenges to Nepal’s tradition of coexistence
Tensions have persisted in several districts of Nepal since communal clashes erupted in Sunsari in Koshi province, prompting authorities to impose curfews, prohibitory orders and step up security deployment