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Curfew Enforced in Kathmandu Following Violent Pro-Monarchy Protests

Clashes between royalist demonstrators and police escalate as counter-demonstrations highlight Nepal's deep political divide.

Riot police personnel take cover from stones hurled by pro-monarchist demonstrators during a protest demanding the restoration of Nepal's monarchy, which was abolished in 2008, saying the governments have failed to make any significant changes, in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar
Police secure the site of a house set on fire by a pro-monarchist group during a protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
A policeman fires a tear gas shell during a protest in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Friday, March 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Niranjan Shrestha)
Riot police personnel in action during a protest by pro-monarchist demonstrators demanding the restoration of Nepal's monarchy, which was abolished in 2008, saying the governments have failed to make any significant changes, in Kathmandu, Nepal, March 28, 2025. REUTERS/Navesh Chitrakar

Overview

  • Pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu turned violent, prompting authorities to impose a curfew after incidents of arson and clashes with police.
  • Demonstrators, supported by the Rastriya Prajatantra Party, demanded the restoration of the monarchy and Hindu statehood, citing dissatisfaction with governance.
  • Police used tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters who threw stones, breached security barricades, and torched a house in the Tinkune area.
  • Counter-demonstrations by anti-monarchy groups, backed by major political parties, underscored the ongoing tension between monarchist and republican factions.
  • Former King Gyanendra Shah’s recent public appearances have energized royalist supporters, though the likelihood of restoring the monarchy remains uncertain.