KATHMANDU: The Nepali Army on Tuesday evening warned it would deploy troops alongside other security agencies from 10 p.m. if looting, arson and vandalism continued, as unrest over the Gen-Z protests spiraled further out of control.
In a statement issued by its Directorate of Public Relations, the Army said some groups are exploiting the crisis to cause severe damage to civilians and public property.
It called on citizens to exercise restraint and assist in preventing further destruction.
“If such activities do not stop, the Army, together with other security forces, will be mobilized to bring the situation under control,” the statement read, adding that the overall security situation would then be reassessed.
The warning comes as state institutions including Singha Durbar, the Supreme Court and the Parliament building remain on fire after being stormed by protesters earlier in the day. Attacks on political leaders, police and public infrastructure have pushed the country into a state of emergency-level turmoil.
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