Kathmandu DAO calls for maintaining decency during celebration of festivals

KATHMANDU: The District Administration Office (DAO), Kathmandu has urged all to celebrate festivals in a decent atmosphere.

Issuing a notice today, Kathmandu’s Assistant Chief District Officer, Anil Paudel, has called on the public to not engage in activities capable of affecting peace and order, and jeopardizing social harmony while celebrating upcoming festivals Tihar, Nepal Sambat and Chhath.

The office has wanted the public to refrain from unlawful activities including gambling, bursting of firecrackers and its transportation, liquor consumption and related activities during festivals.

It has warned that engagement in activities prohibited by laws is punishable.

The DAO has also urged locals to report to police or the Office (mobile phone number 9851281341 of information officer) if anyone is found violating the law in the course of observing festivals.