Curfew Extended Indefinitely in Nepal's Sunsari District After Communal Violence; PM Shah Expresses Grief
Authorities in Nepal have indefinitely extended a curfew in parts of the Sunsari district bordering India's Bihar, following communal violence that erupted on July 26, 2026. The clashes, which occurred in the Kaptangunj area during celebrations by two religious communities, left one person dead and over a dozen injured, including security personnel who opened fire to disperse the groups. Prime Minister Balendra Shah expressed grief over the incident on social media, pledging justice for the victim's family, compensation for the affected, and action against those responsible. He urged citizens to maintain restraint and social harmony. The local administration expanded the curfew from five to six areas, including sections of the East-West Highway and several municipalities, effective indefinitely. Sunsari is a crucial transit and commercial corridor between Nepal and India.
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