Nepal army imposes curfew until Thursday morning

The Nepali Army on Wednesday said the prohibitory order currently in force across the country will remain effective until 5pm, after which a nationwide curfew will be imposed until 6am Thursday, citing threats to public security, according to a post on the X page of The Kathmandu Post. In a statement, the Army said unruly groups had infiltrated protests and carried out vandalism, arson, looting, targeted attacks on individuals and property, and even attempted sexual assaults. It warned that such acts could continue, making the curfew necessary to safeguard peace and security. The Army expressed gratitude to the public for their cooperation so far and conveyed condolences over the loss of life and property during the unrest. It urged citizens...