The normal situation in Nepal was seen to be restored. Meanwhile, soldiers were seen patrolling the streets to establish law and order in the country and to prevent possible violence under the guise of movement.
KP Sharma Oli resigned as Prime Minister in Nepal on Tuesday amidst violent anti -government protests.
Following the incidents of arson and sabotage across the country, the army, which took command of security operations from Tuesday night, implemented nationwide restrictive orders and then imposed curfew till 6 am on Thursday.
The soldiers guarded the streets and issued orders to the people to stay at home, causing silence in Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal. A day earlier, the protesters set fire to the Parliament House, President’s Office, Prime Minister’s residence, government buildings, Supreme Court, offices of political parties and homes of senior leaders. However, there was no news of violence on Wednesday.
The army said that these measures are necessary to prevent possible incidents of looting, arson and other destructive activities.
He warned that during the restrictive period, any protest, sabotage, arson or attack on individuals and property would be considered a criminal act and dealt with it properly.
When the situation was normal, the protesting ‘Jane Z’ group discussed to finalize the name of the person leading the interim government.
Sources said on Wednesday that the names that the group is considering for the leadership of the interim government included former Chief Justice Sushila Karki, Kathmandu Mayor Balendra Shah and former Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Electricity Board Kulman Ghising.
Karki is the only woman to serve as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nepal.
Nepali Congress (NC) general secretaries Gagan Thapa and Vishwa Prakash Sharma issued a joint statement saying that they were ready to cooperate with the ‘Jane Z’ group. However, he emphasized that any decision should be taken following the constitutional and legal process.
According to the statement, “Anarchy promotes only anarchy. Therefore, we urge the President and the representatives of ‘Jane Z’ to ensure during the discussion to ensure that a new political structure is created for governance and elections, which does not cause constitutional emptiness or instability for a long time.”
Meanwhile, flight services at Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) in Kathmandu were restored from Wednesday evening. The TIA stopped operating all the aircraft on Tuesday in view of the violent protests against the government.
In a notice issued on Wednesday evening, the TIA management asked the passengers to contact the concerned aviation companies to re -confirm their flights. He said that all domestic and international flights suspended since September 9 have been allowed to operate.
The Nepali army “asked foreign nationals trapped due to the current situation in the country to contact the nearest security post or personnel for rescue or any other assistance.” The army requested hotels, tourism entrepreneurs and concerned agencies to provide necessary assistance to the needy foreign nationals.
According to the Ministry of Health and Population, the death toll in violent protests led by the ‘Jane Z’ group in the last two days increased to 30 on Wednesday.
In a statement released on Wednesday evening, the ministry said that 1,061 people were injured. He said that 719 of the injured have been discharged, while 274 are still admitted in hospitals.
According to media reports, at least five teenage prisoners were killed during a clash with security personnel in a jail in western Nepal, while more than 7,000 prisoners from various jails across the country escaped during the anti-violent government.
The reports said that the prisoners took advantage of the protests and tried to escape from the jails, resulting in many jails on Tuesday.
The newspaper ‘My Republic’ quoted the sources of the Ministry of Home Affairs as saying that 1,100 from Delhibazar Jail, 700 from Chitwan, 1,200 from Nakkhu, 1,575 from Jhumpka, 450 from Kanchanpur, 612 from Kalali, 576 from Jaleshwar, 576, 773 to 773, 773, 124 from Dang, 36, Solukhumbu to 36, Solukhumbu to 86, Solukhumbu to 86, Solukhumbu to 86. 65 prisoners have been reported to have escaped from Bajhang.
From morning onwards, Kathmandu’s walking roads looked deserted. Only a few people came out of the houses and that too to buy the things they need everyday.
There is strict patrolling of security personnel on the roads. On Tuesday, fire engines were deployed by the protesters to extinguish the fire in government and private buildings.
Vehicles and personnel engaged in essential services including ambulances, firemen, health workers and security forces have been allowed to work during restrictive orders and curfews.
The army also urged the people to return the or found guns, weapons and bullets to nearby police posts or security personnel during the protests led by the students.
The army said in another statement, “Since there is a possibility of misuse of such weapons, please inform the officials and return them to the security agencies as soon as possible.”
The army warned that if such weapons or ammunition are recovered with anyone, legal action would be taken against him. The army also appealed to the citizens for “not wearing army uniforms in this sensitive period”, because “it is illegal to do so.”
Meanwhile, officials said that security personnel arrested 27 people involved in looting, arson and sabotage from various parts of Kathmandu.
During the campaign, Rs 3.37 lakh cash, 31 weapons, magazines and bullets were recovered from people in Chabahil, Buddhist and Gaushala areas of Kathmandu. The army appealed to the public to cooperate with security agencies in restoring peace and maintaining law and order.
Hundreds of protesters entered their office demanding the resignation of Prime Minister Oli after the death of at least 19 people in police action during the protests by ‘Jane-Z’ against the government’s ban on corruption and social media on Monday. Oli resigned from the post on Tuesday shortly thereafter. The ban on social media was lifted on Monday night. However, the performance continued even after Oli’s resignation.
President Ram Chandra Paudel appealed to the protesters to come forward to negotiate to resolve the crisis. He accepted the resignation of Prime Minister Oli, but said that till the formation of the new Council of Ministers, the cabinet led by him will continue to run the government. Where Oli is, it is not known at the moment.
Meanwhile, United Nations Secretary -General Antonio Gutaras expressed serious concern over Nepal’s developments. He said that “he is closely monitoring the situation” and “he has been deeply saddened by the lives of people.”
Gutaras called for a thorough and independent investigation of the deaths. He urged the authorities to follow the human rights law, take restraint and prioritize talks.
