KATHMANDU, MARCH 28
Pro-monarchy protesters turned violent in Kathmandu today, targeting media organizations, torching vehicles, and looting stores as demonstrations escalated.
After vandalizing a house in Tinkune, protesters set it on fire before moving toward Sinamangal. They also attacked media organizations, setting fire to the Annapurna Post office and pelting stones at the Kantipur Television building.
Initially, demonstrators hurled stones at media offices before escalating to arson. It has been reported that the fire at Annapurna Post was later extinguished by office staff.
Protesters also vandalized Kantipur Television and several nearby buildings.
In addition to targeting media offices in Tinkune areas, protesters looted the Bhatbhateni Supermarket in Koteshwor, setting various products and furniture on fire.
Vehicles were also torched in different locations, including a private vehicle in Balkumari and a taxi near the CPN (MC) office in Parisdanda.
The demonstrators also stormed the premises of Herbs Production & Processing Co. Ltd. in Jadibuti, where they pelted the building and proceeded to set alight several parked vehicles and the building itself.
Following the enforcement of curfews from 4:25pm in the Tinkune, Koteshwor, and Sinamangal areas, the Nepal Army has been deployed to the streets of Koteshwor to restore order.
