Authorities Implement Restrictions Ahead of Ex-King Gyanendra's Arrival in Kathmandu
Kathmandu. Following the announcement of former King Gyanendra Shah's program to arrive in Kathmandu from Jhapa, royalist groups have begun preparations to welcome him at Tribhuvan International Airport. An appeal has been made to gather at the airport at 12:00 PM on Friday for the welcome.
Considering the royalists' preparations, the local administration has started assessing and analyzing potential security challenges. The Kathmandu District Administration Office has announced the imposition of a prohibitory order (curfew) in the area inside the Golden Gate of Tribhuvan International Airport. This prohibitory order is stated to be effective for one month starting from Falgun 1.
A meeting of the District Security Committee has been called for Thursday to review the security situation. The meeting, held at the Kathmandu District Administration Office, includes the heads of the security agencies in the district and the Chief District Officer. Chief District Officer Ishwaraj Poudel informed Ratopati that necessary decisions regarding security strategy will be taken by the District Security Committee.
SP Pawan Bhattarai of the Kathmandu District Police Range stated that content published on social media indicating an intention to welcome the former king inside the airport premises is being treated as a security challenge.
According to him, more than five people will not be allowed to gather inside the airport. He mentioned that security personnel will be deployed in necessary numbers, keeping in mind potential demonstrations and gatherings outside. It is reported that security arrangements will be tightened according to the decision of the District Security Committee.
It is reported that royalist organizations, including the Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) led by Rajendra Lingden, the Mahabhiyan led by Durga Prasai, and the United People's Movement Committee led by Navaraj Subedi, will participate in the demonstration.
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