Curfew order issued over ‘Gen Z’ protest

Kathmandu, Sept 8: The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu has issued a curfew order, specifying four boundaries starting from New Baneshwor area, in response to the demonstrations organized by ‘Gen Z’ group here today.

The order was issued to tame the protest, avoiding the violent acts, it is said.

The prohibitory order has been effective from Baneshwor Chowk to the west up to Bijulibazar Bridge via Everest Hotel, from Baneshwor Chowk to the east up to Tinkune Chowk via Minbhawan and Shantinagar, from Baneshwor Chowk to the north up to Ratna Rajya Secondary School via Eyeplex Mall, and from Baneshwor Chowk to the south up to Shankhamul Bridge via the Shankhamul roadway, according to the notice issued by Kathmandu Chief District Officer Chhabilal Rijal.

During the implementation of the curfew order, no movement, gathering, demonstration, rally, meeting or picketing has been allowed in the specified areas.

The curfew begun at 12:30 pm today remains effective till 10:00 pm today.