Police lobbed teargas canisters and water cannon to contain the agitating mob nearing the restricted zone, demanding restoration of Nepal as a Hindu state.
The clash ensued after the two groups of demonstrators – one led by RPP-N and the other by Nepali Congress leader Khum Bahadur Khadka - entered the restricted area from separated places, southing slogans.
Sadhus were also among the demonstrators.
PHOTOS: BIJAY GAJMER/REPUBLICA
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