Taplejung, Feb. 23 -- The local administration has imposed prohibitory order until further notice in Phungling and Kaflepati as tensions escalate over the Pathibhara cable car dispute.

Chief District Officer Netra Prasad Sharma issued the order, banning gatherings of more than five people, rallies, and demonstrations from 5am on Sunday until further notice.

The restricted areas in Phungling extend from Salleri in ward 7 to the east, Ghodechaur Kaflepati in ward 7 to the west, Ukalipani in ward 4 to the north, and Sherpatole and Kanchanjungha Veterinary area in ward 6 to the south. In Kaflepati, restrictions cover a 100-metre radius around the Tourism Police Office to the east, Dadhele area to the west, the cable car station and water so...