Over 90 demonstrators arrested in Pokhara and Dhangadhi Police have taken into custody over 90 peaceful demonstrators from Pokhara and Dhangadhi on Monday while they were protesting what they call the government’s attempt to suppress nationwide pro-democracy movement. Professionals including school and university teachers defied curfew orders in the western town of Pokhara and demonstrated at Palikhe chowk, near Mahendra Pul against the alleged atrocities committed by the security personnel. Those taken into custody include university teachers Krishna Adhikari, Gorakhraj Ojha, Sabita Baidhya and Dr. Krishna KC. Meanwhile, hundreds of opposition activists continue to defy curfew orders in Pokhara. They have also clashed with police. The local administration has imposed 11-hour long curfew in the beautiful tourist town during the day on Monday. In the far-western town of Dhangadhi, police intervened and took 37 people into custody as they were carrying out a peaceful demonstration calling for restoration of peace and democracy. Over 50 people were injured during the clashes that was sparked due to police intervention. Seriously injured activists, Narayan Dutta Bhatta of the Nepali Congress (Democratic) and Lachhi Ram Acharya of Akhil (United) have been taken to Lakhimpur of India for treatment. Some half a dozen policemen were also injured during the clashes. nepalnews.com by Apr 10 06 Related News