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The Nepali Army has taken responsibility for preserving law and order, announcing a national curfew on Wednesday that would last till Thursday morning.
This policy was implemented in response to the country’s continuous risk of instability.
As per the Local Administration Act of 1971, the District Administration Office, a civilian entity under the Home Ministry, has been implementing the curfew till today.
With civilian authorities in disarray following Wednesday’s Gen Z protests, which saw multiple government buildings and private assets vandalized and destroyed, the Nepal Army stated on Tuesday night that it will take the initiative to restore law and order in the country.
Citing the necessity to maintain peace and order, security officials stated that the prohibitory order issued on Wednesday will be in effect worldwide until 6 a.m. the next day.
Further extensions would be determined based on the unfolding scenario.
“It has been observed that various anarchist individuals and groups have infiltrated and are engaged in activities such as vandalism, arson, looting, and attempts at targeted attacks on individuals, under the name of the movement, and there remains a possibility of such incidents occurring,” the Army clarified in a statement on Wednesday.
Army officers can be spotted in the streets making announcements regarding curfew enforcement.
According to the Army statement, necessary service vehicles like as ambulances, hearses, fire departments, health worker transportation, and sanitation trucks would be allowed to operate under the limitations. Authorities have asked coordination with adjacent security officers to ensure smooth operations.
On Tuesday night, the Nepal Army issued a notice stating that it will take control of the country’s law and order beginning Tuesday at 10 p.m., and that the curfew would be implemented on Wednesday. Meanwhile, according to local media sources, the Army has requested a list of names from Generation Z to hold a debate on the nation’s future political trajectory following Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s resignation.
Meanwhile, the Army announced on social media that 27 people were arrested on Wednesday till 10 a.m. for allegedly engaging in disruptive, anarchic, and disorderly actions such as looting, arson, and attempting to endanger life and property.
Additionally, three fire engines have been dispatched to manage arson incidents.
According to local media accounts, fires continued to burn at the Singh Durbar building, Nepal’s primary administrative center, and the Supreme Court building until Wednesday morning.
Firefighters were dispatched to the Supreme Court on Wednesday morning to put out the fire.
Source: IANS
