Return of monarchy in Nepal intensified, more than 100 supporters arrested

The authorities in Nepal on Saturday removed the curfew area after violent clashes between security personnel and pro -monarchy in the eastern part of Kathmandu on Saturday.

On Friday, tension arose in some parts of Kathmandu when pro -monarchy protesters pelted stones, attacked the office of a political party, set fire to several vehicles and looted shops in Tinkuna area of ​​the capital.

Two people, including a TV cameraman, have died in a clash between security personnel and pro -monarchy. The army was later called to control the situation.

According to the notice issued by the Kathmandu District Administration Office, the curfew imposed from 4.25 pm on Friday evening was removed at 7 am on Saturday.

Police have arrested 105 protesters for burning houses and vandalizing vehicles during violent protests.

The protesters were demanding the restoration of the monarchy and the Hindu nation.

The protest became violent after the protest broke the security barricade of Durga Pranki, the convenor of the protest, after riding on a bulletproof vehicle towards Baneshwar. Parliament House is located in Baneshwar.

Those arrested include Rashtriya Prajatantra Party General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher Rana and party central member Ravindra Mishra.

Superintendent of Police of Kathmandu District Police Range Apil Bohra said that the main person Praty is still absconding behind Friday’s violent demonstrations.

Police said 53 policemen, 22 personnel of Armed Police Force and 35 protesters were injured in Friday’s incident. During violent demonstrations, 14 buildings were set on fire and nine buildings were vandalized. Apart from this, nine government vehicles were set on fire and six private vehicles were vandalized.

The protesters also attacked the Kantipur television building and ‘Annapurna Media House’ in Tinkun area.

The political parties of Nepal had ended the 240 -year -old monarchy through the declaration of Parliament in 2008 and converted the then Hindu nation into a secular, federal, democratic republic.

Supporters have been demanding the restoration of the monarchy ever since the former King appealed for support in his video message aired on Democracy Day (19 February).

Pro -monarchy activists also held a rally in support of former King Gyanendra Shah on March 9 when he landed from Pokhara to Tribhuvan International Airport after visiting religious places in different parts of the country.

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