The Kathmandu District Administration Office has lifted a curfew in the Tinkune-Baneshwor area.

The order initially imposed from 4:25 pm to 10 pm was later extended to 7 am until Saturday following the clash and vandalism that ensued as a result of the protest and demonstration held by pro-monarchists.

The order was imposed as per Section (6) a of the Local Administration Act, 2028 BS, said Kathmandu Chief District Officer Rishiram Tiwari.

The curfew order was issued in the late afternoon to be effective from Old Baneshwor to Tinkune area, from Gaushala to the airport, Gairigaun, Tinkune to Koteshwor, from Koteshwor to Jadibuti Bridge, from Koteshwor to Balkumari Bridge, from Baneshwor Chowk to Shankhamul Bridge, from Gaushala Chowk to Old Baneshwor to Naya Baneshwor Chowk.

Two persons died and 45 others were injured in clashes between pro-monarchy protesters and security personnel on Friday.