KATHMANDU: The Nepali Army (NA) said it rescued 61 VIPs, including political leaders and their families, by helicopter as the Gen-Z movement reached a critical and violent stage on September 9.
Speaking at a press conference in Kathmandu on Friday, the Army stated that evacuations were conducted from key locations, including the Prime Minister’s official residence in Baluwatar, the President’s Office in Sheetal Niwas, and ministers’ residences in Bhainsepati.
In addition to the VIP evacuations, the Army also rescued 23 police personnel who were at serious risk after attacks on police posts during the peak of the unrest, according to NA Spokesperson Rajaram Basnet.
Meanwhile, the Nepali Army detailed four primary operations it has carried out since it was deployed on the streets at 10 p.m. on September 9, asserting that vandalism and arson were brought under control within six to eight hours.
The four main tasks included control of arson and vandalism, rescue operations, support for essential services, and protection of critical infrastructure.
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