Kathmandu/IBNS, Jan. 6 -- A social media video was enough to push parts of southernNepalinto days of unrest, curfews, and heightened security along theIndia-Nepal border.

Communal tensions flared in Birgunj in Parsa district and Kamala Municipality in Dhanusha district after a TikTok video containing alleged offensive religious remarks went viral, rapidly escalating into street protests and violence.

What began as online outrage quickly spilled onto the streets, exposing how fast-moving digital content can inflame deep-rooted sensitivities in border regions where communities are closely intertwined.

How the controversy began in Dhanusha

The unrest first surfaced in Kamala Municipality of Dhanusha district after two local youths, ident...