Nepalese soldiers guarded the streets of the capital on Wednesday and ordered people to stay home as they moved to restore order. Tens of thousands of protesters had stormed government buildings, set fires, and attacked politicians.
Armed troops patrolled key areas of Kathmandu, bringing some control to the city after days of violence and chaos. Soldiers informed residents about the curfew and checked vehicles and pedestrians.
The army warned late Tuesday that security forces would preserve law and order. Nepal rarely mobilizes its military, which initially stayed in barracks as police struggled to control the unrest. The military arrested 27 suspected looters.
On Tuesday, protests grew more violent. Demonstrators set fire to government buildings and politicians’ homes. They also attacked some leaders. The prime minister resigned amid criticism of the political elite, but the unrest continued.
Tens of thousands of protesters blocked roads and stormed government facilities. Army helicopters evacuated some ministers.
On the same day, hundreds of inmates escaped from prisons in Kathmandu and other cities. Police abandoned their posts as growing protests overwhelmed security forces. more news
