गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Devotees gathered to pull Machindranath Chariot clash with police Nepal Devotees gathered to pull Machindranath Chariot clash with police Hundreds of devotees throng Patan to mark Jaatra defying prohibitory orders enforced to combat coronavirus KathmanduPati September 03, 2020 File Photo KATHMANDU- Police have fired tear gas, used water cannons and baton charged devotees gathered at Patan to pull the Rato Machhindranath chariot. Tensions ran high after police tried to scatter hundreds of devotees gathered to celebrate the annual procession of Rato Machindranath Jatra, flouting prohibitory orders issued by local authorities to curb the spread of the coronavirus. Although local administrations have issued prohibitory orders banning religious gathering as part of containment measures to combat COVID-19, hundreds of devotees have thronged Patan to mark the festival by flouting the ban. The clash ensued after police intervened and tried to disperse the crowd. As police cracked down on the gathering, devotees pelted stones back to the police. According to police officials, they were trying to normalize the situation and enforce the prohibitory orders. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Police request not to publish misleading information Night passenger bus service to start from tonight Former King Shah Urges End to Revenge Politics, Calls for… Speaker Aryal holds discussions with former Speakers Hospital Service Reform Procedure in place DoI clarifies migrant workers no need to carry additional documents Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment2 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident3 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election4 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights5 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane6 Jagdamba Group Chairman Shankar Agrawal Arrested7 Two Offices Under Ministry of Communication to Be Abolished8 TRENDING Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army’s mission in Lebanon provides Covid support kits to local municipalities Army Day : Five facts about Nepal’s ‘blue helmets’ in UN-peacekeeping missions Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Police make a woman public in connection to Gongabu murder case Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 Asheem Man Singh Basnyat: We can evolve as a company to better suit a post-covid world The FinCEN Files: Nepali banks and companies transact billions of rupees through dubious channels
