Clashes erupted between security forces and pro-monarchy activists in Kathmandu on Friday during a demonstration demanding the restoration of the monarchy and Nepal바카라™s status as a Hindu Kingdom.
Several youths were also detained by the police for defying restrictions when they attempted to march towards New Baneshwor, a restricted area.
Witnesses reported that one person was injured when police deployed tear gas and water cannons to disperse protesters who attempted to breach barricades set up by security forces, according to PTI.
To prevent violence, hundreds of riot police were stationed throughout Kathmandu as two opposing groups바카라”pro-monarchists and republicans바카라”held simultaneous protests in the eastern part of the city, near Tinkune, and in the city center at Bhrikutimandap.
Several youths were also detained by the police for defying restrictions when they attempted to march towards New Baneshwor, a restricted area.
Thousands of pro-monarchists gathered in Tinkune, chanting slogans such as 바카라śRaja aau desh bachau" (May the King come to save the country), 바카라śDown with the corrupt government", and 바카라śWe want the monarchy back".
The Rastriya Prajatantra Party, along with other groups, joined the protest to demand the monarchy바카라™s return.
Pro-monarchists have been calling for the restoration of the monarchy since former King Gyanendra Shah issued a video message on Democracy Day (February 19), appealing for support.
Meanwhile, thousands of republicans gathered at Bhrikutimandap, chanting slogans like 바카라śLong live the republican system", 바카라śTake action against the corrupt", and 바카라śDown with the monarchy".
The pro-republican protest was joined by political parties such as the CPN-Maoist Centre and CPN-Unified Socialist.
Maoist leader Pushpakamal Dahal Prachanda, among others, addressed the public meeting organised by the Socialist Forum at Bhrikutimandap.