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Delhi Halts Kathmandu Bus Service, One DTC Coach Stuck in Nepal Reported Safe

Officials paused operations for passenger safety after unrest in Nepal disrupted cross-border routes.

Overview

  • Delhi Transport Minister Pankaj Singh said the stranded DTC bus has no passengers and is parked at a safe location.
  • The Delhi Transport Corporation suspended the DelhiKathmandu Maitri Bus Sewa this week pending normalization of the security situation.
  • Authorities said they are coordinating with the Indian and Nepalese embassies to bring back the vehicle.
  • Officials reported that some private operators also have buses unable to move inside Nepal.
  • The turmoil followed student protests over a social media ban that grew into wider demonstrations, leading to the ban’s reversal and the resignation of Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli.