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Kathmandu: The curfew imposed in the Baneshwar-Tinkune area of Nepal was lifted on Saturday as tensions began to ease. The order had restricted movement, gatherings, and protests in the region.
To date, 51 individuals, primarily leading pro-monarchy protesters—including senior vice-chairman of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, Rabindra Mishra, General Secretary Dhawal Sumsher Rana, along with others—were arrested for allegedly inciting violence, according to local media reports.
Following the pro-monarchy demonstrations in Tinkune, Kathmandu, police have ramped up arrests. The violent protests on Friday resulted in deaths, vandalism to private property, and instances of arson.
A Nepal Home Ministry official told The Kathmandu Post, “Due to the events of Friday, including arson, vandalism, and fatalities, public sympathy for royalists has significantly diminished. We anticipate deep divisions among the various pro-Hindu and pro-monarchy factions in the wake of Friday’s violence. Moving forward, we will implement all necessary measures to control their activities.”
The district administration had imposed the curfew on Friday after clashes between security forces and pro-monarchy demonstrators left two people dead and 45 others injured. The protesters were advocating for the restoration of the abolished monarchy in Nepal.
Tensions escalated in Tinkune when protesters attempted to breach security barricades. In response, security personnel deployed tear gas to disperse the crowd. Reports from Nepali news outlet Annapurna Express indicated that police were forced to open fire to regain control of the situation.
Footage on social media showed protesters attempting to seize police firearms and engaging in violent confrontations. The demonstration was purportedly organized by a joint movement committee led by Nawaraj Subedi, with businessman Durga Prasai rallying supporters. The Rajendra Lingden-led Rastriya Prajatantra Party also supported the protests.
Nepal’s Ministry of Home Affairs issued a stark warning to those involved in the violent demonstrations on Friday, emphasizing that individuals will be held accountable for their actions.
In response to the unrest, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli convened an emergency meeting of the Council of Ministers after the Joint People’s Movement Committee, which seeks to restore the monarchy, was implicated in the violence.
