Curfew imposed indefinitely inside ring road in Kathmandu
Summary
An indefinite curfew has been imposed inside Kathmandu's Ring Road following deadly protests where security forces fired on demonstrators, resulting in at least 19 deaths and hundreds injured.
Key Points
- Kathmandu District Administration Office imposed an indefinite curfew inside the Ring Road area starting at 8:30 a.m. until further notice.
- The curfew prohibits any gathering, procession, demonstration, assembly, meeting, or picket within Kathmandu Metropolitan City's Ring Road boundaries.
- Essential and emergency services such as ambulances, health workers, media personnel, and diplomatic vehicles are exempt from the curfew restrictions.
- Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak resigned amidst political and public pressure following the deadly crackdown on protests causing at least 19 deaths and many injuries.
