Kathmandu, Sep 9 : Kathmandu curfew news: Authorities have reimposed curfew across the Kathmandu Valley as protests over the Gen-Z demonstration turned violent, claiming at least 19 lives. Following the unrest, Agriculture Minister Ram Nath Adhikari resigned, citing the state’s violent actions against demonstrators.
On Tuesday, Agriculture and Livestock Minister Ram Nath Adhikari also resigned, citing the state’s violent crackdown on protestors. Adhikari stated he could not continue in office while witnessing citizens’ suffering. “The violence raises the question whether the current government is moving towards a totalitarian system,” he said.
The three District Administration Offices (DAOs) in Kathmandu Valley issued curfew notices, restricting assemblies, demonstrations, rallies, sit-ins, and gatherings from early morning. The DAO, Kathmandu, barred movement within the Metropolitan City from 8:30 a.m. until further notice. Security personnel will allow vehicles providing essential services, including ambulances, fire trucks, journalists, diplomats, and healthcare workers.
DAOs in Lalitpur and Bhaktapur also enforced curfews across multiple locations, citing threats to public peace and security. Prohibitory orders bar all assemblies, processions, and group movements in the affected areas.
The protests, triggered by Monday’s violence, spread across the country. Social media users labeled the KP Sharma Oli-led government a “Murderer Government.” The Prime Minister said late Monday night that the unrest resulted from the infiltration of “unwanted groups” during the demonstration.
Several Western embassies in Kathmandu, including Australia, France, Japan, the United Kingdom, Germany, and the United States, issued a joint statement urging restraint, avoidance of further escalation, and protection of fundamental rights.
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