Two Dead as Pro-Monarchy Protests Escalate in Nepal's Capital

Violent clashes in Kathmandu over calls to restore the monarchy leave over 100 injured, prompting a curfew and government investigations.

Pro-monarchy protests in Kathmandu turned violent on March 28, resulting in two deaths, including a journalist, and over 100 injuries.
Demonstrators vandalized property, set fires, and clashed with police, who used tear gas, water cannons, and blank rounds to disperse crowds.
Authorities have imposed a curfew in several areas of the capital and detained over 100 protesters, including some movement leaders.
The unrest reflects growing dissatisfaction with political instability, corruption, and economic stagnation under Nepal's republican system.
Former King Gyanendra Shah, whose recent public appearances have energized royalist supporters, has not commented on the violence.