Curfew extended in Nepal’s Gaur municipality to prevent further clashes

KATHMANDU: (Feb 22) A curfew imposed in Gaur municipality in Nepal’s Madhesh province following clashes between two communities was extended indefinitely on Sunday.

The District Administration Office, in a notice, said the prohibitory order will remain effective from 8:30 am on Sunday till the next notice, within the eastern Mudbalwa Gate, western Lalbakaiya Dam, north of Bam Canal and south of Gaur Customs Office.

The clashes between the two communities were triggered by a dispute on Thursday evening, followed by an escalation of tension through Friday and Saturday morning, with at least eight people injured.