KATHMANDU: The Tinkune area remained tense throughout Friday as violent clashes erupted during a royalist demonstration, resulting in the deaths of two people and injuries to 53 Nepal Police personnel.
The District Police Range, Kathmandu, has reported widespread destruction, including arson, vandalism, and looting.
According to the police, 15 private and government vehicles were set on fire, while 14 physical structures were destroyed.
Protesters looted 10 locations as they forcefully entered restricted areas, vandalizing private property, hospitals, media houses, political party offices, and commercial zones.
Among the casualties, Sabin Maharjan of Kirtipur-4 succumbed to his injuries at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. Journalist Suresh Rajak was found dead in the burnt remains of Marble House in Tinkune.
In addition to the 53 Nepal Police personnel injured, 22 officers from the Armed Police Force and 35 protesters also sustained injuries.
The rioters set fire to nine government vehicles and six private or government-owned vehicles. They vandalized nine institutions and looted one location.
Following the outbreak of violence, the Kathmandu District Administration Office imposed a curfew starting at 4 pm on Friday, which was later extended until 7 am on Saturday.
The curfew has now been lifted, but authorities remain on high alert.
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