Prohibitory order imposed in Janakpur following clash between two communities

JANAKPUR: Prohibitory order has been imposed in Janakpur after a clash between two local communities erupted over the Ghat [spot alongside the pond] during the Chhath celebration. 

District Administration Office (DAO), Dhanusha has put a ban on organizing rallies, protest demonstrations and gatherings along the Janakpurdham-Jatahi road section. 

The prohibitory order, which began at 2 PM, Saturday, will remain in force until 10 PM, Sunday. 

Earlier, police fired several rounds of tear gas shells to take control of the situation where people from two communities clashed against each other. 

The clash was followed by the dispute over the construction of Ghat which was made to make offerings [Arghya] to Sun God during the Chhath festival. 

Three people including two police personnel were injured during the clash, according to Basanta Rajaure, deputy superintendent of police.