In view of the Gen Z protest, the District Administration Office of Ilam issued a curfew order on 10 September. Considering the potential for protests, rallies, riots, and clashes that could disrupt peace and security within the district, the curfew has been imposed from 3:00 p.m. on 10 September until 6:00 a.m. on 11 September.
The curfew has been issued under Section 6(a) of the Local Administration Act, 1971. During this period, all movement within the district is prohibited, and gatherings, sit-ins, rallies, protests, and assemblies are not permitted.
During the curfew period, the movement of essential service vehicles including those carrying food and fuel, ambulances, fire trucks, hearses, healthcare workers’ vehicles, media personnel, medical supplies, vegetables, and dairy products, as well as vehicles of human rights and diplomatic missions will be facilitated by security personnel, according to the order issued by Chief District Officer Sunita Nepal.
