Nepal Protest News LIVE: Kathmandu airport reopens, Hilton hotel charred, Army imposes curfew

Nepal Protest News LIVE: Violent demonstrations on Tuesday forced Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli to submit his resignation after short-lived ban on social media. Restrictive orders were imposed in Nepal on September 10 which will be followed by a nationwide curfew.

On Tuesday, protesters not only attacked political leaders but also set government buildings and politicians’ homes on fire. Amid widespread criticism of the country’s political elite and over alleged corruption, the Army took charge of the security operations in the country on September 9 from 10 pm.

After 24 hours of closure, the Kathmandu airport reopened on Wednesday as the Nepal protest came slowly under control.

At least 19 people died and 500 others were injured in clashes around the Federal Parliament and other parts of Kathmandu. Nepal Ex PM wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar died as she was burned alive by protesters.

Air India, SpiceJet and IndiGo are among the airlines that cancelled their flights connecting Kathmandu. In the wake of Nepal unrest, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) issued a travel advisory for Indian citizens on Wednesday. It not only shared emergency contact numbers but also urged those already in the country to remain indoors.

What is the reason for protests in Nepal?

The protesters, under the banner of Gen Z, were triggered by the government’s decision to ban 26 social media sites. Apps like Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp, among others were blocked in Nepal on Friday after the government cut access to these platforms.

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