District administration bans rallies in Kathmandu citing security concerns

Summary

The Kathmandu District Administration Office has banned all rallies and demonstrations in the city on Saturday to prevent disturbances and protect public safety.

Key Points
  • Kathmandu District Administration Office banned all rallies, assemblies, and motorcycle rallies for Saturday due to security concerns.
  • The ban came after information that groups including CPN-UML’s youth wing planned rallies and gatherings across the city.
  • Chief District Officer Ishwarraj Paudel emphasized the decision was to prevent disturbances and protect public and private property.
  • The ban cites past incidents of vandalism and arson during the September Gen Z movement as reasons for concern.
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