The curfew imposed in Birgunj Metropolitan City, Parsa district, following a clash between two youth groups, has been lifted from Monday evening.

Earlier, the District Administration Office had enforced an indefinite curfew from 9:45 am on Monday, citing a deteriorating security situation. However, Bhola Dahal, chief district officer, said the curfew order has been withdrawn after 4:30 pm, while the prohibitory order continues.

The prohibitory order, enforced at 6 pm on Monday, remains in effect until 8 am on Tuesday.

The administration had called an all-party meeting on Monday afternoon to assess the security situation and discuss measures to restore law and order in Birgunj.

The restricted area under the prohibitory order has been redefined, stretching from Bypass Road in the east to Ranighat Bridge in the west, and from Powerhouse Chowk in the north to Ghantaghar Chowk in the south.

During the prohibitory period, all forms of gatherings, assemblies, rallies and demonstrations have been banned within the designated area.