Kathmandu: The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu, has issued a prohibitory order restricting protests and public gatherings in various sensitive areas of the district for the next two months. The ban comes into effect from Sunday, March 9.

Ban on Protests and Gatherings in Key Zones
According to the order, sit-ins, protests, demonstrations, rallies, and assemblies are prohibited near the offices of Nepal's executive, legislative, and judiciary bodies. Additionally, restrictions extend to residential areas of VIPs and around the main administrative complex, Singhadurbar.

Chief District Officer (CDO) Rishiram Tiwari stated that the decision was made in line with international practices and past court verdicts. He emphasized that such events often lead to vandalism, arson, clashes, and disruptions to public order. The disturbances not only impact public service delivery but also hinder transportation and the overall law and order situation in the capital.

Restrictions on Gatherings of Five or More
As per the order, gatherings of five or more individuals are not allowed for the next two months. This includes bans on sit-ins, rallies, and assemblies.

The prohibited areas include:

-The Office of the President in Sheetal Niwas
-The Office of the Vice President
-Singhadurbar
-Bhadrakali Mandir
-Padmodaya School
-Office of the Auditor General
-Anamnagar area
-Hanumanthan Mandir
-The Supreme Court
-Department of Archaeology
-The District Administration Office, Kathmandu
-Additional Restricted Zones

Further restrictions are in place around the official residence of the Prime Minister in Baluwatar, the central office of Nepal Rastra Bank, the residence of the National Assembly Chairman, the residence of the Chief Justice, and the Federal Parliament Building.

CDO Tiwari underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability in these areas, highlighting the government’s commitment to safeguarding public safety and ensuring the smooth functioning of essential services.