The District Administration Office, Saptari, has announced a prohibitory order in Bhardah, Rupani and Rajbiraj in the district from 9:00 am today until 6:00 in the evening, Superintendent of Police (SP) Bhim Prasad Dhakal said.

The prohibitory order was issued in view of possible clashes following the demonstrations of the cadres of agitating Madhes-centric political parties.

Earlier on Saturday, the situation had turned violent after the security personnel attempted to clear the highway disruption in Bhardah in the district. RSS