Authorities in Siraha, Nepal, imposed indefinite curfews in the district after escalating tensions led to protests and deadly clashes on Thursday (July 30).
The clashes reportedly began in Sunsari district between two religious communities during concurrent celebrations
Protesters obstructed roads with burning tyres and set fire to buildings and vehicles during the clashes.
News outlet Anadolu reported the clashes to have begun in the Sunsari district when members of two religious communities clashed over concurrent celebrations, which escalated into angry mobs attacking each other and burning government offices, shopping malls and police posts.