Starting today, the production, sale, distribution, storage, and consumption of meat, alcohol, and intoxicants are prohibited in the Pashupatinath Temple area for three days.
The local administration has imposed this restriction to maintain security, religious and cultural decorum, and sanctity during Bala Chaturdashi (Shatabijaropan) festival, which falls on Mangsir 3. Four checkpoints have been established to enforce the prohibition.
Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Ishwar Raj Poudel, stated that the ban has been implemented in accordance with Section 6(930) of the Local Administration Act, 2028.
A warning has also been issued that anyone violating this notice will be subject to legal action under prevailing laws.
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