Key Takeaways:

• Curfew bans movement, gatherings, rallies, demonstrations and sit-ins until further notice
• Violators face fines up to Rs 5,000 or imprisonment up to one month under the Local Administration Act

KATHMANDU, JULY 27 The Sunsari District Administration Office has imposed an indefinite curfew in several sensitive areas of the district from 7:00 am Sunday, citing powers under the Local Administration Act, 1971. The curfew prohibits all movement, public gatherings, rallies, demonstrations, meetings and sit-ins within designated areas until further notice. Authorities warned violators could face fines of up to Rs 1,000 or imprisonment for up to one month. The curfew covers parts of Bhantabari, Ghuski, Kaptanganj, Basti Bazaar and Dewanganj, with the administration specifying geographical boundaries for each affected area. Separately, the District Security Committee enforced a prohibitory order across the entire Harinagar and Dewanganj rural municipalities. The order, in effect from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm Sunday, bans gatherings of more than five people. Officials said violators could be fined up to Rs 5,000 or jailed for up to one month under the Local Administration Act.