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 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in… Monthly allowance of Rs.2,000 for unemployed graduates from Madhesh Gold price rises by Rs 900 per tola,silver up Rs… NPL 2025: Biratnagar Kings and Chitwan Rhinos competing today Top Headlines Before the Ballots: How Oli Lost the Political Narrative1 PM Karki addresses 61st Session of Human Rights Council: Reaffirms Nepal’s unflinching commitment to advancing human rights2 Govt declares three-day public holiday of election3 Nepali Congress provides financial assistance for Samba’s treatment4 NC President Thapa expresses sorrow over Dhading bus accident5 Curfew imposed in Birgunj until further notice6 We will return the savings of cooperative victims within 100 days : Rabi Lamichhane7 Dhading bus accident: One more dies, 22 receiving treatment in Kathmandu8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki 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
