The administration warned that anyone found violating the prohibitory order would face strict action as per the law.
The curfew in Nepal’s Parsa has been extended until 1 PM (Local Time) on Tuesday. Nepal authorities on Monday imposed prohibitory orders in parts of Birgunj, bordering India, amid rising communal tension and fears of clashes, according to PTI, which cited officials.
The move comes a day after protests over a video with alleged religious content on social media turned violent in Birgunj town of Parsa district.
Parsa District Administration Office (DAO) issued the prohibitory order for the sensitive areas of Birgunj Metropolitan City. The restrictions came into force from 1 pm local time and will remain in place until further notice.
"Any kind of gathering, assembly, procession, and demonstration have been completely banned within the designated areas to maintain peace and security," according to a DAO notice signed by chief district office Parsa Bhola Dahal.
The prohibited zone extends from the Bus Park area in the east to Sirsia Bridge in the west, and from Power House Chowk in the north to Shankaracharya Gate in the south, the notice said.
The administration warned that anyone found violating the prohibitory order would face strict action as per the law.
A group of protesters on Sunday burnt tyres and vandalised a local police post in Birgunj, while demonstrating against the vandalism of a mosque in Dhanusha district on Saturday.
Police said the mosque was vandalised by a group of youths in reaction to allegedly anti-Hindu messages circulated on social media by two Muslim youths, who were later taken into custody.
"During the curfew, security personnel may shoot at sight, so it is requested not to step out of the house except for essential purposes and to coordinate with the nearest security personnel or call 100 to step out. In addition, during the curfew order period, security personnel will facilitate the movement of essential service vehicles, ambulances, fire engines, hearses, health workers' vehicles, media personnel, tourist vehicles, vehicles of human rights and diplomatic missions, and air passengers on the basis of air tickets," an official order by District Office Administration, District Parsa, Birgunj, read.
(With inputs from PTI)
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