KATHMANDU: Authorities have imposed a curfew in Birgunj following a clash between two communities in the Chhapkaiya area.
According to Parsa Chief District Officer Ganesh Aryal, the curfew began at 6:30 PM on Saturday and will remain in effect until 12 PM on Sunday. The order was issued under Clause 6(a) of the Local Administration Act, 2028.
To bring the situation under control, police fired several rounds of tear gas. Some officers were injured during the clash, but their condition is reported to be stable, said SP Gautam Mishra of the District Police Office, Parsa.
A significant number of security personnel have been deployed in Birgunj following the incident, which occurred during a religious procession held on the occasion of Hanuman Jayanti.
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