Political party offices were attacked and stoned during a violent protest demanding restoration of monarchy in Nepal, killing 2 people and injuring more than 30 people. After the situation became uncontrollable, the administration deployed the army and imposed curfew in some parts of Kathmandu.
Curfew and violence status
The district administration had earlier imposed curfew from 4:25 pm to 10 pm, but it was extended to 7 am on Saturday morning when the situation deteriorated. Security officials said 29 -year -old Sabin Maharajan of Kathmandu died in the shootout, while several people were injured.
Avenues television photo journalist Suresh Rajak died in a fire in a building in Tinkun region. Police said that during the clash, the protesters attempted to break the security barriers, causing violence.
Vehicles and properties were set on fire
The protesters set 8 vehicles on fire, burnt a house and attacked several media institutions.
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Attack on CPN-Unified Socialist’s office in Baneshwar
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Bhatbhatni Supermarket looted in Chabahil
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Kantipur television and Annapurna post newspaper offices vandalized
The administration implemented curfew between Shantinagar Bridge and Manohra River Bridge, including Koteshwar, Tinku, airport area, Baneshwar Chowk and Gaushala. Those traveling by air were allowed to go to the airport on showing tickets.
Demand and protest of monarchy supporters
Thousands of monarchy supporters raised slogans like “Raja Aao, Save the Desh”, “Corrupt Sarkar Murdabad” and “We want the monarchy”. The protesters performed in the Tinkun region with pictures and national flag of former King Gyanendra Shah, causing a clash with the police.
Meanwhile, pro -Republic organizations took out a big rally in Bhrikutimandap and raised slogans of “Republic system immortal” and “Rajshahi Murdabad”. Other parties including Nepal’s Communist Party (Maoist Center) and CPN-Unified Socialist attended this rally.
Prime Minister convened emergency meeting
Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli called an emergency cabinet meeting to discuss the increasing unrest in the country. The Ministry of Home Affairs condemned the burning and sabotage of public property by the protesters, and said that the protesters are misusing their freedom.
End of monarchy and current stress in Nepal
The 240 -year -old monarchy in Nepal was terminated in 2008, when Parliament decided to convert it into a secular, federal, democratic republic. But pro -monarchy groups are constantly demanding its restoration.
Former King Gyanendra Shah recently issued a video message on the democracy day (19 February) and appealed to support the monarchy, after which a rally was taken out in support of him on 9 March.
Amid the increasing political stress in Nepal, it will be important to see how the government handles the situation and whether the demands of the monarchy supporters get any political support.
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