Nepal: Curfew in Birgunj after communal tension, India seals border

Communal tension erupted in Birgunj, Nepal, near the India border, after a viral video allegedly hurt religious sentiments, leading to violent protests and a curfew. Authorities extended the curfew and sealed the India-Nepal border, halting civilian movement and tightening security to prevent further unrest. A mosque was vandalised and police used tear gas as protests turned violent; the situation remains tense with ongoing monitoring by authorities.