Fresh unrest in Nepal? Border area near India placed under curfew — what triggered it

Religious tensions flared in Birgunj, Nepal, following a provocative TikTok video, leading authorities to extend an ongoing curfew. Despite the prohibitory order, two groups held simultaneous demonstrations, prompting a full curfew with shoot-on-sight orders for security personnel. The unrest, initially sparked by a video in Dhanusha, spread rapidly, causing widespread disruption.