Kathmandu: Streets in Nepal began showing signs of calm on Wednesday after the national army moved in to restore order following a wave of violent demonstrations that led to Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli’s resignation.
Troops were deployed across Kathmandu, Lalitpur, Bhaktapur and other major towns from early morning, with soldiers maintaining strict vigil in sensitive zones. Security forces had formally assumed nationwide control on Tuesday night at 10 pm, after protests against the government spiraled out of control.
The demonstrations, which raged through several districts, had left parts of the capital tense even after Oli’s departure. Authorities said the army’s intervention was necessary to stabilize the situation and prevent further clashes.
In a statement, the Nepali Army voiced concern over disruptive elements exploiting the unrest. It noted that certain groups were deliberately aggravating the crisis, resulting in harm to ordinary people and destruction of public property.
Restrictive measures remain in force in parts of the Kathmandu Valley, but officials said the focus is on preventing escalation rather than disrupting daily life. Early signs of normalcy, such as markets reopening and public transport resuming, were visible by Wednesday afternoon.
