KATHMANDU, March 28: The local administration has announced to enforce a curfew in Tinkune following violent clashes during a pro-monarchy protest on Friday.
Security forces announced the curfew via loudspeakers, urging protesters to disperse at the earliest possible.
As tensions escalated, demonstrators resorted to arson and attempted attacks on public and private properties. Security forces have brought fires under control and are working to restore order in the area.
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The decision comes after pro-monarchy protesters, who were chased away from Tinkune, resorted to arson and vandalism in the Koteshwar-based Parisdanda area.
One vehicle was set on fire, while a motorcycle was vandalized.
The situation in Tinkune turned tense after demonstrators, who had marched from various parts of the Kathmandu Valley, engaged in unruly activities. A motorcycle in Parisdanda was also damaged during the unrest.
Following the escalation, incidents of stone-pelting and further vandalism were reported.
The pro-monarchy protesters, who were dispersed from Tinkune, vandalized the central office of CPN (Unified Socialist) in Aloknagar and attempted to enter the party office of the CPN (Maoist Center) in Koteshwar.
After their rally and demonstration in Tinkune were disrupted, they moved toward the area. Tensions escalated in the area after the protesters vandalized and set vehicles on fire in Parisdanda.
Police said the unruly protesters also attempted to vandalize the Bhatbhateni Store in Koteshwar and tried to set fire to the office of Annapurna Media Network.