Nepal: Pro-monarchy protestors clash with police in Kathmandu

Kathmandu: 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. 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. 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. (ANI)

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