Kaski District Imposes 9 PM Curfew on Nighttime Businesses Ahead of Federal Elections

Kaski. To ensure the upcoming House of Representatives election is conducted in a peaceful and fear-free environment, the District Administration Office, Kaski, has tightened restrictions by setting a time limit for nighttime business operations. Considering the security sensitivity of the election, the administration has directed that all nighttime businesses across the district must close after 9 PM, effective from the upcoming Falgun 18.

According to the notice issued by the Assistant Chief District Officer of Kaski, this step has been taken to make the election, scheduled for Falgun 21, clean and dignified. As mentioned in the notice, all businesses including hotels, restaurants, liquor shops, clubs, dohori evenings, dance bars, and spa centers must cease their transactions by 9 PM until further notice. The administration has urged all business owners and the general public to cooperate in maintaining public peace, security, and social harmony throughout the election period.

The administration is also preparing to increase close monitoring and surveillance through security agencies to ensure the effective implementation of this decision. A warning has also been issued that strict action will be taken according to prevailing laws if anyone is found violating the notice, operating businesses later than the stipulated time at night, or engaging in activities that disturb public safety.