With law enforcement pulling back, the Nepal Army has assumed key responsibilities for securing prisons to prevent a potential mass breakout or violent clashes.
In a post on X, the army said prohibitory orders would remain in force until Thursday morning, adding that relevant parties were coordinating to tackle the situation after the protests.
In a travel advisory issued Wednesday, IndiGo announced suspension of all flights to & from Kathmandu. The airline has made cancellation, rescheduling of flights flexible for passengers.
The Army issues a statement warning that 'lawless individuals & groups' had infiltrated the protests and were encouraging dangerous criminal activities.
Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar was in the house when protesters set it ablaze. She was rushed to a hospital in critical condition but passed away, Khabarhub reported, citing family sources.
Rabi Lamichhane, a former TV journalist known for confronting corrupt officials live on-air, was behind bars awaiting trial in a fraud case when protesters broke him out of prison.
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In a statement on Tuesday, the MEA said it is ‘closely monitoring’ the situation and hopes the landlocked country ‘exercises restraint’ & addresses issues through dialogue.
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