A curfew has been imposed within the Bypass Road area in the east of Birgunj, Sirsia Bridge in the west, Powerhouse Chowk in the north, and Shankaracharya Gate in the south.
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As the situation in Birgunj began to spiral out of control, the local administration has continued the curfew it had imposed from 6 pm on Monday to 8 am on Tuesday.
Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal informed that the curfew has been extended till 1 pm on Tuesday. Earlier, the prohibitory order was issued from 1 pm on Monday but the situation could not be brought under control.
The curfew has been imposed within the Bypass Road in the east of Birgunj, Sirsia Bridge in the west, Powerhouse Chowk in the north and Shankaracharya Gate in the south.
The Muslim community of Birgunj had protested in Birgunj on Sunday in protest against the vandalism that took place at a mosque in Sakhuwa Maran, Kamala Municipality-6, Dhanusha on Saturday night. In response to the protest by the Muslim community, the Hindu community also protested on Sunday night and Monday morning, resulting in tension in Birgunj.
Pradya Dahal said that preparations are underway for the all-party meeting scheduled to begin at 8:30 am on Tuesday. He said that the participants of the meeting are continuing to arrive at the District Administration Office and the meeting will begin shortly.
