Rautahat, Feb. 21 -- The local administration has imposed a curfew in parts of Gaur Municipality in Rautahat after clashes between two groups heightened tensions on Saturday morning.

The curfew order was issued after a confrontation broke out in Ward 6, Sabgadh of Gaur, creating a tense situation.

Chief District Officer Dinesh Sagar Bhusal said that the restriction was enforced to prevent the situation from deteriorating further. "We have imposed the curfew to ensure the situation does not escalate. Security personnel have been deployed to bring the situation under control," he said.

He informed that the curfew area covers the Gaur Customs Office, extending east to Mudbalwa Gate, west to the Lalkaiya embankment, and north to the Bam Ca...