Archive · 3 Aug 2026
Violent Clashes in Nepal Leave Three Dead, Curfews Imposed
In Nepal, people from two different communities had a fight in a village near the border with India.
The fight started because of loud music and flags during a religious parade.
Police tried to stop the fight and used guns, which caused two people to die.
A third person died later during a protest in another district.
Because of the violence, the government put a curfew in the affected areas to keep people safe.
The Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, asked everyone to stay calm and promised to investigate who was responsible.
Police are keeping a close watch to stop more fighting.
The curfew is still in place while the authorities work to bring peace back to the region.
Clashes between community groups in southern Nepal caused three deaths.
Police opened fire during a dispute over music and flags in a religious procession.
Curfews were imposed in Sunsari and Siraha districts to prevent further violence.
Prime Minister Balendra Shah appealed for calm and promised a fair investigation.
Security forces remain on high alert while curfews are enforced.
- Who
- Prime Minister Balendra Shah, police, community groups in Sunsari and Siraha districts
- What
- Violent clashes over a religious procession, resulting in three deaths and curfews
- When
- Sunday and Thursday (2025)
- Where
- Sunsari and Siraha districts, southern plains of Nepal
- Why
- Dispute over loud music and flags during a religious procession
- Deaths
- 3
- Curfew Areas
- Sunsari, Siraha
- Police Action
- Opened fire during clash
- Prime Minister
- Balendra Shah
- Incident Dates
- Sunday and Thursday (2025)
- Location
- Southern plains of Nepal