KATHMANDU, Sept 8: The District Administration Office (DAO) Lalitpur has declared several areas in the district as prohibited zones in response to ongoing demonstrations by Gen Z in the Kathmandu Valley.
According to the DAO, sensitive locations—including the central offices of the CPN-UML and the Nepali Congress, the new ministerial quarters in Bhaisepati, and the vicinity of judges’ residences in Pulchowk—have been brought under restriction.
In a statement issued on Monday, the administration said the order was enforced under Subsection (3k) of Section 6 of the Local Administration Act, 1971, and will remain effective from 6 PM on September 8 until further notice.
The order bans all forms of assemblies, rallies, demonstrations, sit-ins, and other mass activities within the restricted zones. Authorities have also warned of legal action against anyone violating the prohibitory order.
Areas under restriction
Pulchowk (around UN House and Judges’ Residence, within 200 metres):
East: Road leading to Inarmod
West: National Library
North: Inland Revenue Office
South: National Human Rights Commission
Bhaisepati (New Ministerial Quarters area):
East: Bhaisepati–Bungamati Road
West: CG Housing
North: Bhaisepati Housing Gate
South: Road leading to Iteni
Sanepa (Nepali Congress Central Office area):
East: Sanepa Chowk–Indrayani Temple Road
West: Balkhu Bridge–Manmohan Park, Bagmati Corridor
North: Ring Road Service Lane
South: Indrayani Temple–Bagmati Corridor Road
Chyasal (CPN-UML Central Office area):
East: Suspension bridge over Manohara River Corridor
West: Chyasal Stadium
North: Manohara River
South: Road leading to Mal Pokhari