Nepal

Nepal Police requests return of seized equipment amid recent protests

Authorities urge public to hand over weapons, vehicles, communication tools, and uniforms taken during demonstrations

By THT Online

A protester holds a gun before capturing Singha Durbar, which housed the office of the former Prime Minister and other ministries, amid raging Gen Z protests against corruption and the social media crackdown in Kathmandu, Nepal, on Tuesday, September 9, 2025. Photo: Skanda Gautam/THT

KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 11

The Nepal Police has urged the public to return any weapons, vehicles, communication devices, body armor, uniforms, or other items that were seized or found during the protests held from September 8-10.

Officials have requested that such items be handed over to the local police, district police offices, or through Police Control 100, or by contacting the Nepal Police Headquarters at 9851293459 or the toll-free number 16600141516.

The police have also warned against the misuse of uniforms taken during the demonstrations and asked citizens to provide any related information that could assist in maintaining law and order.