Police Scuffles in Birgunj After Mosque Vandalism Sparks Curfew

Protestors scuffled with riot police in the border city of Birgunj as tensions remained high following the vandalism of a local mosque.The Parsa District Administration imposed an indefinite curfew and banned all demonstrations, warning that security forces have orders to shoot violators.Birgunj serves as a critical trade hub for oil and supplies from India to Nepal, and while religious clashes are rare, authorities have deployed armed soldiers to maintain order.