Curfew and Prohibitory Orders Extended in Kathmandu Valley Amidst Ongoing Security Concerns
Kathmandu Valley Curfew
12th September 2025, Kathmandu
In a move aimed at maintaining law and order and ensuring the safety of its citizens.
Kathmandu Valley Curfew
The District Security Committees of Kathmandu, Lalitpur, and Bhaktapur have announced the continuation of prohibitory orders and a night curfew in the Kathmandu Valley.
The decision, based on a comprehensive security assessment, comes in response to the recent political unrest and the need to protect lives and property.
According to a statement from the Nepal Army’s Directorate of Public Relations and Information, the security measures will remain in effect with specific timings to facilitate essential activities.
The prohibitory order is in place today, Bhadra 27, from 11:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A curfew will then be enforced from 7:00 PM on Bhadra 27 until 6:00 AM on Bhadra 28. These timings have been carefully calibrated to balance security needs with the daily requirements of the public.
To mitigate the difficulties faced by residents, the authorities have set aside designated hours for movement for essential purposes. People will be allowed to travel from 6:00 AM to 11:00 AM and again from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM on Bhadra 27.
This window is strictly for activities such as purchasing daily necessities, observing religious or cultural traditions, and allowing employees to travel to and from their workplaces. Any form of rallies, sit-ins, or demonstrations remains strictly prohibited during this period.
The latest directives provide clarity on who and what is exempted from the restrictions. The order allows for the uninterrupted operation of vehicles providing essential services.
This includes ambulances, hearses, fire engines, and vehicles transporting food, fuel (including cooking gas), milk, vegetables, water, telecommunication supplies, and medicines.
This exemption is crucial for ensuring that the supply chain of vital goods remains intact and that emergency services can respond effectively to any situation.
Furthermore, employees of various public and private institutions will be permitted to travel. This includes personnel from government offices, the National Human Rights Commission, banks, and financial institutions.
They are required to carry their original ID cards (digital IDs are not accepted) to be granted passage. This measure is intended to ensure the continuity of critical administrative and financial services.
For travelers, the new directive offers a sigh of relief. Passengers with domestic and international flight tickets will be allowed to travel to the airport. The Army has urged everyone to cooperate with security personnel at checkpoints for necessary facilitation.
This provision is vital for the aviation sector and for the many individuals who have been stranded or whose travel plans were disrupted by the unrest.
The Nepal Army’s statement also highlighted that similar arrangements outside the Kathmandu Valley will be made based on the specific security situation of each district.
This local-level coordination, decided by the respective District Security Committees, ensures that the response is tailored to the needs of the area.
The Army has appealed to all citizens to support the security forces, who are actively working to ensure public safety and provide humanitarian assistance.
This extension of security measures underscores the seriousness of the current situation in Nepal, which has been grappling with widespread protests and civil disobedience.
The government’s focus is on restoring normalcy and preventing any further escalation of violence. While these restrictions pose challenges for daily life, they are being implemented with the explicit aim of safeguarding the public and enabling a return to stability.
The cooperation of all citizens with security forces is paramount for the successful implementation of these orders and for the collective well-being of the nation.
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