Lalitpur DAO issues prohibitory order in some places

Kathmandu, Sept 8: The Lalitpur District Administration Office (DAO) has issued a prohibitory order to restrict mass meetings, gathering, and protests in certain areas effective from 6:00 PM today.     

The DAO issued a notice stating that various groups and factions have been demonstrating with their various demands in Kathmandu valley, and during these events, violent activities and riots may occur by affecting public peace and security, hence the prohibition order is issued on mass meetings, gatherings, and protests in various places.     

The prohibition order will be effective in the area around the UN House in Pulchowk and the Justice Residence within a 200-meter (to the east towards Iranmode on the main road, west towards the National Library, north towards the Internal Revenue Office, and south towards the National Human Rights Commission, within the boundaries of the National Cooperative Development Board), the area of the new minister's residence in Bhainsepati (establishing boundaries to the east from Bhainsepati to Bungmati road, west towards CG Housing, north towards the Bhainsepati housing entrance, and south towards the slope leading to Itani). Similarly, the area of the central office of the Nepali Congress party in Sanepa (from Sanepa Chowk to Indrayani Temple) area are prohibited for any activities until further notice.     

"Effective from 6:00 PM today, until further notice, any kind of gatherings, rallies, meetings, sit-ins, etc. other than the movement of the general public and vehicles is prohibited; those who violate this order will face action as per existing laws,” the issued notice states.(RSS)