Curfew lifted in Nepal, 100 monarchy supporters held

Authorities in Nepal on Saturday lifted a curfew imposed in the eastern part of Kathmandu following violent clashes between the security personnel and the pro-monarchy protesters, as tensions eased in the area.

Parts of Kathmandu on Friday witnessed a tense situation after pro-monarchy protesters pelted stones, attacked the office of a political party, set fire to vehicles and looted shops in the Tinkune area of the capital.

Two persons, including a TV cameraman, were killed and 110 others injured in the clashes between the security personnel and the pro-monarchy protesters. The Army was later called out to control the situation.

Police have arrested 105 agitators who were involved in burning houses and vandalising vehicles during Friday’s violent demonstration.

The curfew imposed since 4.25 pm on Friday has been lifted from 7 am on Saturday, according to a notice issued by Kathmandu District Administration Office.

Those arrested included the general secretary of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party Dhawal Shumsher Rana and a central member of the party, Rabindra Mishra, among others.

Former King fined for vandalism

Former King Gyanendra Shah was on Saturday issued a letter demanding fine by Kathmandu’s civic body following the damage caused to public property and environment during the pro-monarchy protests in parts of the Nepalese capital a day before. Two persons, including a TV cameraman, were killed and 110 others injured in the clashes.