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Violence broke out in Kathmandu on Friday after protesters calling for the restoration of monarchy in Nepal clashed with security personnel.
Violence broke out in Kathmandu on Friday after protesters calling for the restoration of monarchy in Nepal clashed with security personnel. The administration has imposed a curfew in the Tinkune, Sinamangal and Koteshwor areas of Kathmandu and tightened security measures
Kathmandu Post reported that pro-monarchists led by businessman Durga Prasai pushed for the restoration of the monarchy at Tinkune, near the airport.
They vandalised a building and set it on fire at Tinkune. Demonstrators also smashed windows of a building along the roadside.
| Nepal: A clash broke out between pro-monarchists and Police in Kathmandu near the airport. Several rounds of tear gas and rubber bullets fired by the Police. Vehicles and a house torched. Curfew ordered in Tinkune, Sinamangal and Koteshwor area.
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The publication reported that tensions escalated when protesters attempted to break through the designated security perimeter and hurled stones at police, prompting security personnel to respond with tear gas.
| Nepal: Visuals from Kathmandu where a protester was seen damaging a CCTV camera while a plume of smoke rose after an arson.
A clash erupted between pro-monarchists and Police in Kathmandu today. The protesters are demanding the restoration of the monarchy. Curfew has… pic.twitter.com/5ZdEhipzx7
The news daily said the protest was led by the Nawaraj Subedi-led joint movement committee, with Durga Prasai mobilising supporters. The Rastriya Prajatantra Party, along with other groups, joined the protest.
According to local media outlet Republica, officials at the Ministry of Home Affairs held an emergency meeting. The country's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, the Home Secretary, security chiefs, and senior officials reviewed the curfew order and devised security strategies.
Kathmandu Valley Police have been authorized to open fire if necessary to control the situation.
🚨 Nepal in turmoil! 🚨
Clashes erupt in Kathmandu as pro-monarchy activists demand the monarchy's restoration and Nepal’s return to a Hindu Kingdom. Security forces struggle to control the growing protests, raising the question:
Is the fight for Sanatan starting? ⚔️🚩
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Police personnel had erected barricades across the capital city of Nepal to prevent clashes between pro-monarchists and pro-republicans who held simultaneous protests.
Curfew ordered in Tinkune, Sinamangal and Koteshwor areas of Kathmandu, Nepal. Police personnel made announcements, "Curfew order has been issued. It is requested, that you get out of the area as soon as possible.
| Curfew ordered in Tinkune, Sinamangal and Koteshwor areas of Kathmandu, Nepal. Police personnel make announcements, "Curfew order has been issued. It is requested, that you get out of the area as soon as possible.
Pro-monarchists and Police entered into a clash near the… pic.twitter.com/yMEp5mPb49
The Socialist Front, comprising opposition parties like CPN-Maoist Center and CPN-Unified Socialist, rallied in favour of the republic at Bhrikutimandap.
Both groups had obtained permission from the Kathmandu District Administration Office, and over 3,500 police personnel were deployed to maintain order.
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