Nepal imposes curfews after Hindu-Muslim unrest leaves three dead
Nepal has imposed curfews in Sunsari and neighbouring districts after clashes between Hindu and Muslim groups in the country's south left three people dead. The violence began in a village in Sunsari district, near the Indian border, and later spread to nearby Siraha district. Authorities say the measures are intended to prevent further clashes and restore order.According to police, the unrest started on Sunday after a dispute over loud music and religious flags during a Hindu procession. Police opened fire to disperse the crowd, killing two men, a police spokesman said. A third man died on Thursday during a protest... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 03:02 LONDON
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Clashes spread in Nepal's eastern Tarai as death toll rises to three
Communal clashes in eastern Nepal have spread from Sunsari district to Siraha district, with the death toll now reported at three. The unrest has prompted the deployment of army units under curfew in both districts as authorities try to restore order. The violence is linked to retaliatory protests after an attack on pilgrims in Sunsari earlier in the week.In a televised address to the nation, Prime Minister Balendra Shah promised stringent and effective action against those responsible for rioting and clashes. He said an investigation had already begun and that anyone found guilty would not be spared. Shah also said... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 31 Jul 2026 00:32 LONDON
