Kathmandu, April 19
Police on Thursday morning arrested 11 persons from Bhaktapur after they reportedly pelted stones at police providing security to the community celebrating the annual festival of Bisket Jatra.
It has been reported that a group from the revellers themselves had attacked police at local Taumadichok around 2:15 am today.
Following the incident, police arrested 11 persons on the charge of attacking police, and carrying out other anarchic activities, according to Police Inspector Madan KC of the Metropolitan Police Range in Bhaktapur.
Earlier, on Wednesday, police had arrested two persons on the charge of brandishing khukuris at the celebration venues, thereby threatening peace and order.
Further investigation is underway.
