The Nepal Army on Tuesday took control of the Tribhuvan International Airport after the agitators tried to enter its premises in the evening.
Flight services at the airport were partially suspended in view of the protests.
Air India, which operates six flights a day between New Delhi and Kathmandu, on Tuesday cancelled four flights. IndiGo and Nepal Airlines also cancelled their flights from Delhi to Kathmandu.
The army also took control of Singhdurbar, the government’s main secretariat building, after the protesters burnt houses inside the complex. The army entered the complex and took control after evacuating the protesters.
The army also intervened after a group of agitators tried to vandalise the gate of the holy Pashupatinath Temple.
The Nepal Army also appealed for public cooperation, urging citizens not to engage in or support destructive acts.
The Nepal Army on Wednesday, citing threats to public security, said the prohibitory order in the country will remain effective until 5 pm, following which a nationwide curfew will be imposed until 6 am Thursday.
“In the name of movement, various lawless individuals and groups are still infiltrating and committing acts such as vandalism and arson, vandalism and violent attacks on individuals, and attempts to intimidate, keeping in mind the overall security situation of the country, the curfew currently imposed will continue throughout the country until 5 pm (1700 hrs) on Bhadra 25, 2082 and thereafter the curfew order will continue until 6 am (0600 hrs) on Bhadra 26 tomorrow and further information will be disseminated based on the analysis of the situation,” the army said in a statement.
“During the curfew, essential service vehicles (ambulances, hearses, fire engines, health workers and security personnel) may operate. All concerned are requested to coordinate with the security personnel nearby for the necessary convenience,” it added.
‘Gen Z’ protesters, enraged by the repressive actions of the K P Sharma Oli regime, set fire to government buildings, offices of major political parties, and the homes and offices of top political functionaries, including several former Prime Ministers, on Tuesday.
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