Curfew lifted in Birgunj; prohibitory order imposed until Tuesday morning

KATHMANDU: The curfew imposed in Birgunj, Parsa, has been lifted.

Chief District Officer Bhola Dahal revoked the curfew order, stating that the security situation in the city has improved.

Dahal had issued an indefinite curfew order effective from 9:45 am on Monday.

According to a notice issued by the District Administration Office, Parsa, the curfew was lifted based on the improving security situation and a decision taken at an all-party meeting.
However, a prohibitory order remains in place. The prohibitory order has been enforced from 6:00 pm Monday to 8:00 am Tuesday. It covers the area from Bypass Road in the east to Ranighat Bridge in the west, from Powerhouse Chowk in the north to Ghantaghar Chowk in the south.

All types of gatherings, meetings, rallies, and demonstrations are prohibited within the restricted area, according to the notice.

Tension had erupted in the Shripur area of Birgunj on Sunday night following a dispute between two groups. An all-party meeting held on Monday agreed to bring those responsible for the incident under legal action.