Curfew imposed in Nepal’s border town Birgunj to prevent religious strife

Nepal Imposes Curfew in Birgunj Ahead of March 5 Polls

Nearly 320,000 Security Personnel Deployed Nationwide as Nepal Prepares for First Election Since 2025 Protests. Tensions have escalated in southern Nepal ahead of the March 5, 2026 general elections, prompting authorities to impose strict security measures in key border districts of the Madhesh Province. In Birgunj of Parsa District, an indefinite curfew was enforced from 9:45 AM on February 23 after a minor dispute over motorcycle parking in t…

Birgunj Nepal Locks Down with Curfew Post-Clash Tension - Report Wire

Pre-election jitters have gripped Nepal’s southern plains, culminating in an indefinite curfew across Birgunj after Sunday’s youth group brawl. With March 5 elections looming, Parsa district officials activated emergency measures Monday at 9:45 AM, enveloping the metropolitan area in restrictions. Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal mapped the curfew zone precisely: eastern bypass to western Sirsiya River, northern Gandak Chowk to southern Shanka…

Nepal: Indefinite curfew imposed in Birgunj after clashes

Following a clash between two youth groups on Sunday evening, an indefinite curfew has been imposed in four key areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City in Nepal's Parsa district from Monday morning until further notice, authorities said today.

Curfew imposed in Nepal’s border town Birgunj to prevent religious strife

Kathmandu, Feb 23 (SocialNews.XYZ) The local administration in Nepal’s Parsa district on Monday imposed a curfew in parts of the border town of Birgunj, citing security concerns following tensions between Hindu and Muslim groups in the Shripur area of the city. Tensions between the two communities in Birgunj surfaced a few days after similar clashes erupted in Gaur, the district headquarters of another southern border district, Rautahat. These i…