At a time when the government and the Maoists have been imposing curfews in different parts of the country citing various reasons, local people of Kanchanpur in far western region have also imposed a curfew.

Local people of Krishnapur village of Kanchanpur district, on the initiation of the Navadurga Tole Improvement Committee, declared curfew from 10 p.m. to 4 a.m. with effect from March 03, according to reports.

The locals announced the notice of curfew from the local Ghodaghodi FM after the increasing number of robbery and lootings in the area.

The notice stated that those who have to travel during the time of curfew should receive permission from Navadurga Tole Improvement committee or face action.

Though the notice said people violating the curfew will be taken into control for necessary action, it did not mention the type of punishment.