Curfew clamped in five local levels of Sunsari

A curfew order has been issued for five local levels in Sunsari district. According to the notice issued by the District Administration Office, Sunsari, the order effective from 5:00 pm on Friday is for the Inaruwa municipality and Harinagar, Devgunj, Jhokraha Narsingh, and Koshi rural municipalities.

The curfew is ordered in accordance with Clause 6 (A) of the Local Administration Act, 2028 BS, bearing in mind the security sensitivity and possible loss of lives and properties. It is to remain in effect until next notice.

The implementation of curfew follows a tension due to a clash between two local communities, it is said.