Blitz Bureau
NEW DELHI: The Nepali Army has assumed responsibility for maintaining law and order, as the security institution announced a nationwide curfew on September 10, effective until September 11 morning. This measure was taken due to the ongoing risks of unrest in the country.
As per the Local Administration Act 1971, the District Administration Office, a civilian authority under the Home Ministry, had been enforcing the curfew till now. With the civilian authorities completely in a mess during September 10’s Gen Z protests, during which several government buildings and private properties were vandalised and torched, the Nepal Army announced that it was taking the initiative for law and order in the country. Citing the need to safeguard law and order, the security officials said the prohibitory order imposed on September 10 would remain in effect nationwide until 6 a.m. the next day.
Further extensions would be decided based on the evolving situation. “It has been observed that various anarchist individuals and groups have infiltrated and are engaged in activities such as vandalism, arson, looting, and attempts at targeted attacks on individuals, under the name of the movement, and there remains a possibility of such incidents occurring,” the Army clarified in a statement.
The Army personnel are seen in the streets, making announcements about the enforcement of the curfew.
