The Nepal Army is to be mobilized from 10 pm on Tuesday.
Issuing a statement, Public Relations and Information Directorate of the Nepal Army said that the army personnel will be mobilized from 10 pm today.
“Taking advantage of the current difficult situation, some groups are causing extensive damage, looting and arson to civilians and public property. The Nepal Army once again urges people not to engage in such activities,” the statement reads, “If such activities are not stopped, all security agencies, including the Nepal Army, will remain steadfast in their primary responsibility to control the situation for the security of Nepal and Nepalis from 10 pm, September 9.”
“We also sincerely appeal to all citizens for their cooperation,” according to the statement.
In a similar note, COAS Ashok Raj Sigdel has called on the agitating groups to suspend their protest programs and come ahead for a dialogue to provide a peaceful solution to the country from the recent adverse situation.
In a video message this late evening, he urged them to prevent further damage to life and property and to cooperate in the common responsibility of maintaining peace, security, and national unity.
General Sigdel has said that it is everyone's duty to protect the supreme interests of the nation by normalizing the current difficult situation and ensuring the security of national and historical heritage and citizens' property, diplomatic missions of friendly countries and citizens at large.
He has reminded how committed the Nepal Army has been to the country's independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, independence, national unity and the security of the Nepali people even in adverse situations.
