Kathmandu, Feb. 22 -- The local administration of Nepal's Rautahat district has imposed an indefinite curfew in Gaur Municipality following a communal clash, as the coutnry heads into general elections next week.

The District Administration Office, Rautahat, imposed the curfew last afternoon, which was relaxed for two hours on Sunday morning. "The curfew still remains in place since 8:30 am on Sunday," a notice read.

The Chief District Officer of the district, Dinesh Sagar Bhusal, emphasised that all gatherings, rallies, meetings, and processions are strictly prohibited.

"We have imposed the curfew to ensure the situation does not escalate. Security personnel have been deployed to bring the situation under control," Bhusal told ANI ove...