India, Feb. 22 -- Curfew was imposed in parts of Rautahat district of Madhesh province in southern Nepal following clashes between two groups heightened tensions on Saturday. The clashes between the two communities were triggered by a dispute on Thursday evening, followed by escalation of tension through Friday and Saturday morning with at least eight persons injured.

According to Chief District Officer Dinesh Sagar Bhusal, the curfew has been enforced in Gaur, the district headquarters, and other parts from 1:00 pm Saturday until further notice as decided by the Rautahat District Security Committee. Under Section 6(a) of the Local Administration Act, the District Administration Office has prohibited movement of people, organising gather...