The local administration has imposed an indefinite prohibitory order in Phungling, Taplejung after the group opposing the cable car project in Pathibhara further escalated the protest.

An emergency meeting of the District Security Committee held on Saturday night decided to issue a prohibitory order in Phungling bazaar area and Balludanda area, Kaflepati from 5 am today until further notice.

According to Netra Prasad Sharma, Chief District Officer of Taplejung, the prohibitory order was issued in view of possible clashes and to prevent further deterioration of the peace and security situation.

The administration has banned gatherings of more than five people, rallies and demonstrations.

Earlier on Saturday, a clash had erupted between police and protestors who took out a torch rally at Birendra Chowk, Phungling.

CDO Sharma said that six police personnel and some protestors were injured in the clash.

Security personnel and protesters clashed on Thursday also over the Pathibhara cable car project.

The situation turned violent on Saturday after the protestors threw fire into the houses.  

CDO Sharma said that police have arrested some persons involved in the throwing the fire.