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Curfew lifted in Sunsari's Dewanganj as tensions ease

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Outcome reported
  • A curfew in Sunsari's Dewanganj, Nepal, was lifted Tuesday morning after a communal clash resulted in one death and nine injuries.
  • Restrictions on gatherings remain in place across Dewanganj and Harinagar rural municipalities.
  • Authorities are coordinating with security agencies to maintain peace and social harmony, with heavy security deployed in sensitive areas.

The curfew imposed in Sunsari's Dewanganj area was lifted Tuesday at 7 a.m. following a communal clash that erupted Sunday night. One person died and nine others were injured when security forces opened fire during the incident.

While the curfew has ended, restrictions on gatherings of more than five people remain in effect between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. in Dewanganj and Harinagar Rural Municipalities. The District Administration Office stated the curfew was lifted as the security situation gradually normalizes and to ease restrictions on daily life.

The curfew was lifted as the security situation was gradually returning to normal and authorities sought to ease restrictions on daily life.

— Ishwari Prasad AryalThe chief district officer of Sunsari, Ishwari Prasad Aryal, explained the decision to lift the curfew in an order issued by the District Administration Office.

Authorities are actively coordinating with security agencies to ensure peace and social harmony. Nepal Police, the Armed Police Force, and other security units are heavily deployed in sensitive areas like Harinagar, Dewanganj, Kaptanganj, and Inaruwa to prevent further incidents. Residents are urged to avoid rumors and comply with the remaining restrictions.

Authorities were actively coordinating with security agencies to maintain peace and social harmony in the affected areas.

— Ishwari Prasad AryalSunsari chief district officer Ishwari Prasad Aryal stated the administration's efforts to restore order.
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