Nepal’s Rautahat district, hugging the Indian frontier, simmers under curfew after a wedding procession spiraled into mayhem. Saturday’s events in Subgarh, Ward 6 of Gaur Municipality, saw two communities clash fiercely—arguments escalated to stone-throwing and vehicle arson.
According to local accounts, a prior six-point deal from Friday had briefly quelled hostilities. But dawn broke on renewed fury around 9 AM, forcing authorities to clamp down with curfew by early afternoon. The order blankets Gaur Customs Office through Mudbalwa Gate east, Lalakaya west, and Bam Canal north.
District Magistrate Dinesh Sagar Bhusal addressed the public: ‘Situation under control; curfew holds till full normalcy.’ Nepal Army, police, and armed units flood the area, ensuring compliance. Dozens detained highlight the probe’s intensity into instigators.
Essential services get a narrow window from 6:30-8:30 AM, but otherwise, the zone is locked. Appeals for calm echo as security tightens. This episode exposes persistent rifts, challenging local governance to foster lasting harmony.
With the border’s volatility in focus, regional watchers eye developments closely. Restoration efforts intensify, aiming to prevent recurrence and rebuild trust among divided factions.