The government has instructed the entire security department to maintain a high-level alert to maintain peace and security in the country in view of possible protests against the MCC.

The Ministry of Home Affairs has directed all 77 District Administration Offices, Police Headquarters, Armed Police Force and National Investigation Department to maintain peace and security with high alert.

The ministry issued the notice after various parties and fronts including the CPN (Revolutionary Maoist) organized a protest program against the agreement with the MCC.