Rato Machhindranath Jatra: Amid fears of turning superspreader, organisers promise safety

But, with the number of active Covid-19 cases rising every day and death tolls increasing, many, even locals from Lalitpur, are questioning if the festival should be held putting hundreds of people at risk of contracting the virus. The organisers, on the other hand, assure full compliance with the safety measures and rule out any untoward results.