The Nepali army has extended prohibition and curfew in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts to 6 am on Friday, September 12, amidst the ongoing political unrest and widespread opposition. At the same time, the Nepali army opened fire on Thursday morning to prevent an attempt to escape to a large scale in the Ramechap district jail, in which about 12 to 13 prisoners were injured.
Curfew increased but with discount
In a statement on Thursday, the army said that essential service vehicles and institutions would be allowed to work. To reduce the difficulties of the residents, shops selling daily needs will be open from 6 am to 9 pm today and from 5 pm to 7 pm, and people have been urged to shop in small groups.
The statement said, “Based on the security situation, we want to inform you that prohibitory orders and curfews in Kathmandu, Lalitpur and Bhaktapur districts have been extended to 6 am on December 27, 2082. However, essential service vehicles and institutes can work. To make people’s lives easier, we request that daily requests will be available from 6 am to 9 am and evening, but we will be available from 6 am to 7 pm but we will be available from 6 am to 7 pm on 26 December. Urge to work in groups. “
Prisoner injured in race for absconding from jail
According to Kathmandu Post, quoting the Chief District Officer of Ramechhap, Shyam Krishna Thapa, the prisoners broke several internal locks and tried to forcefully open the main gate, after which the security forces started firing. “As soon as he reached the gate, about 12 to 13 prisoners were injured in the firing by the army as soon as they reached the gate.”
Located in Ward 8 of Ramechhap Municipality, there are more than 300 prisoners in this jail. Police have confirmed that all the prisoners have been controlled and the situation is now under control.
According to the Kathmandu Post, there has been a speed in efforts to break the prison in Nepal recently. The security of the jail has been tightened and the Nepali Army, Nepal Police and Armed Police Force personnel have been deployed under the security of the jail.
Meanwhile, Kathmandu Post, citing an initial report released on Wednesday evening, stated that more than 15,000 prisoners ran away from more than 25 jails across the country in the biggest jail break incident in Nepal’s history. According to Kathmandu Times, only a few people have returned voluntarily or have been again occupied by the army.
Race to become interim Prime Minister
Meanwhile, as the instability is increasing, the public spirit is seeing former Chief Justice of the country Sushila Karki as the most suitable candidate to lead the interim government of Nepal.
A protestor in Kathmandu said, “It is not easy to run the country, so we need a person who has a lot of experience. Former Chief Justice of Nepal Sushila Karki (as the interim Prime Minister of the country) is the only good option. At least they come to run the country and manage everything.”
Balendra Shah ‘Balen’, Mayor of Kathmandu Metropolitan City, has also supported the proposal to appoint the former Chief Justice as the head of the interim government. Other protesters also expressed similar feelings, like Balen Shah. However, some people said that Balen Shah should be the next Prime Minister of the Interim Government.
“He (Balendra Shah) has supported former Chief Justice Sushila Karki of Nepal,” he said, “he said,” he is senior to him. He said he is not suitable for the post right now … but most people want Balendra Shah. “
Another said, “I want Balen (Balendra Shah) to become the next Prime Minister of the interim government. We cannot keep people like before who work for their own interest.”
After all, why is Nepal burning?
Protests began in other major cities including Kathmandu and Pokhara, Butwal and Birganj on 8 September, 2025, after the government banned tax revenue and cyber security concerns, citing tax revenue and cyber security concerns.
So far 30 people have been killed and more than 500 injured in clashes with security forces. Curfew has been imposed in many cities including Kathmandu to control the situation. Demonstrating rule is demanding to end “institutional corruption and bias”. They want the government to be more accountable and transparent in its decision -making process.
The frustration of the public further increased when the “Napo Babies” trend on social media exposed the luxurious lifestyle of the children of politicians and exposed the economic inequality between them and common citizens.
