Questions raised on democracy in Nepal? Violence on demand for restoration of monarchy, military handled front
The authorities in Nepal on Saturday removed the curfew sector 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 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, were killed in a clash between security personnel and pro -monarchy. The army had to be called later 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.
The police have arrested 105 protesters for burning houses and sabotaging vehicles during violent protests. The protesters were demanding the restoration of the monarchy and the Hindu nation. The protest became violent after moving towards Baneshwar riding on a bulletproof vehicle by breaking the security barricade of the protest convenor of the protest. 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 is still absconding behind Friday’s violent protest. Police said that 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.
The supporters of the monarchy have been demanding the restoration of the monarchy ever since, 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.
