Nepal:: Govt declares high security alert

The Nepali government Monday declared high security alert across the country in view of possible security threats during the two-day general strike called by the Maoists on Tuesday and Wednesday in some parts of the country including the Kathmandu Valley.

Issuing a press communiqué, the Home Ministry said proper security arrangements have been made in the Valley, highways and other sensitive areas across the country. To ensure good security, the regional administrators, chief district officers (CDO) and security heads in the districts have been asked to enforce the decision effectively.

Asking the general public to cooperate in enforcing the security measures, the ministry said compensation will be provided to the owners of vehicles in case there is any damage during bandhs. Assistance committees under CDOs of concerned districts will oversee the compensation matters, the ministry said.

The ministry has also appealed all not to go after rumours and threats and has urged people to run businesses as usual.

The Eastern Command of the CPN-Maoist is observing the bandh in protest of the killing of two its central leaders few weeks ago when they were on their way from a central committee meeting held in Dang. nepalnews.com mbk Sep 27 04 Sphere: Related Content