Local administration has declared day-time curfew in Pokhara on Wednesday following clashes between the pro-democracy activists and security personnel throughout Tuesday.

According to reports, clashes erupted in the resort town of Pokhara after the local authorities declared main city area as “prohibited zone” all of a sudden beginning Tuesday.

A procession of more than 20,000 people comprising ethnic and janajati communities passed through various parts of the city defying prohibitory orders.Opposition supporters and activists also clashed with security personnel throughout the day in Pokhara and nearby Lekhnath municipality.

There was heavy security presence in Pokhara and Royal Nepalese Army personnel could be seen patrolling the streets in tanks.

The local administration has clamped curfew from 8:00 a. m. till 7 p.m. in certain parts of Pokhara on Wednesday.

More violence is feared as the opposition parties have vowed to defy curfew orders terming it “illegal and unconstitutional.”

Authorities say the curfew orders have been declared to maintain the law and order situation in the city. nepalnews.com by Apr 18 06