Rupandehi: The Rupandehi District Administration Office has extended the curfew order imposed in the district.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the curfew order, which initially began at 8:30 pm on Tuesday, has been re-imposed starting from 9:00 am today. Chief District Officer Dr. Tokraj Pandey has stated that the extension is necessary to address potential situations arising from demonstrations, processions, mob riots, and clashes, with the aim of maintaining law and order.
The District Security Committee’s decision led to the curfew being re-imposed throughout the Rupandehi district until 7:00 pm today, as stated in a notice by CDO Pandey. This measure is in accordance with Section 6 ‘A’ of the Local Administration Act, 2028. Earlier in the day, the curfew was briefly relaxed between 7:00 am and 9:00 am.
Following the administration’s curfew order, security forces including the Nepal Army, Nepal Police, and Armed Police Force have been mobilized to ensure security in the district.