Damak bans Carrom board and Ludo

By Bishnu Prasad Pokharel, Damak, June 23: Damak Municipality has banned the Carrom board and Ludo in the municipality area.

Damak Municipality Mayor Ram Kumar Thapa said that the ban was imposed because the trend of playing carrom board and ludo with a win-lose approach is growing.

He stated that this issue was raised in an all-party discussion of the municipality, and such a decision had to be taken to control the situation.

It is said that the discussion also raised the issue of playing carrom board and ludo, even though they are not gambling games, for which large sums of money are bet.

Mayor Thapa also stated that action will be taken if such games are not stopped in shops and streets, which affect neighbours and children.

Mayor Thapa said that a public notice has been issued and if anyone is found to have disobeyed, we will take action. Some have also expressed opposition to the ban on carrom board and ludo.

It is said that the municipal police have been mobilized to implement the decision. The municipality has stated that the decision was made after a comprehensive discussion with the local administration and police, and that everyone will be committed to implementing it.