DistantNews
Support us
๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ต Nepal /Disasters & Emergencies

Sunsari curfew lifted, restrictions remain in place

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Outcome reported
  • Sunsari administration lifted a curfew imposed in 10 local units.
  • A prohibitory order remains in effect to prevent untoward incidents.
  • Residents are urged to comply with the order to maintain peace and public order.

The Sunsari administration has lifted a curfew that was in place in 10 local units of the district. However, a prohibitory order will remain in effect until 5 p.m. on Saturday. The curfew, imposed on July 28 due to violent clashes in Dewanganj, was lifted at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday after a review of the security situation. The prohibitory order aims to prevent any potential disturbances. This order, issued under the Local Administration Act, prohibits gatherings of more than five people, processions, demonstrations, assemblies, meetings, and sit-ins in designated areas. These restrictions apply to specific wards within Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City, Ramdhuni Municipality, Inaruwa Municipality, Duhabi Municipality, Bhokraha Narsingha Rural Municipality, Koshi Rural Municipality, Gadhi Rural Municipality, Dewanganj Rural Municipality, Harinagar Rural Municipality, and Barju Rural Municipality. The administration has called for full compliance from residents to ensure peace, public order, and communal harmony, warning that violations will be met with legal action.

The curfew was lifted from 8:30 am on Saturday, while the prohibitory order will remain in effect until 5 pm.

โ€” Chief District Officer Ishwari Prasad AryalAnnouncing the lifting of the curfew and the imposition of a prohibitory order.
DistantNews Editorial

Originally published by Kathmandu Post. Summarized and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.