Nepal's India-Bordering Sunsari On Edge After Communal Violence; 1 Dead, 22 Injured, Indefinite Curbs Imposed

One person killed and 22 injured, including 13 security personnel, in a communal clash in Nepal's Sunsari district.

Violence broke out in Kaptangunj area of Devgunj Rural Municipality over loudspeaker use and display of religious flags.

Security forces opened fire during intervention, killing 24-year-old Om Prakash Mehta.

Authorities imposed indefinite prohibitory orders in five market areas of Sunsari district from 7 am on Monday.

Restrictions ban gatherings over four people, demonstrations, and meetings; violators face fine of NPR 500 or up to one month imprisonment.