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Authorities enforce lockdown in Butwal from today midnight



BUTWAL: In a bid to curb further spread of coronavirus, local authorities have enforced lockdown orders in Butwal Sub-metropolis from today midnight.

A meeting of the Minister of Internal Affairs and Law Kul Prasad KC, security chiefs and Rupandehi Chief District Officer decided to re-enforce a 9-day lockdown in Butwal.

Authorities have decided to impose the lockdown until August 21 midnight.

All public vehicles except those used in emergency will be restricted from entering Butwal during this period.

Likewise, the authorities have also urged the public to avoid unnecessary gatherings and follow health safety protocol.

Publish Date : 13 August 2020 09:31 AM

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