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Breaking News: Nepal Reimposes Curfew Amid Partial Normalcy; Essential Services Exempted | ABP NEWS

In Nepal, normalcy briefly returned on Wednesday before a curfew was reimposed from 10:00 AM Thursday to 7:00 AM Friday. Essential services, government employees, and travelers with flight tickets are exempt, but other activities remain restricted. In Katni, Madhya Pradesh, CRPF jawan Nilesh Garg’s suicide stunned the community. His friend, Sonal Bilaiya, allegedly blackmailed Garg’s wife with edited objectionable photos, leading to Garg’s tragic decision. Police arrested Bilaiya after a suicide note revealed the betrayal. In Lakhimpur Kheri, Uttar Pradesh, a female leopard attacked a villager, causing panic. The forest department swiftly captured the leopard and her two cubs, providing relief to residents. The injured villager is receiving treatment. This incident follows previous leopard attacks in the region, highlighting ongoing wildlife concerns.

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