Army out in Nepal after Gyanendra supporters clash with police, 2 dead | World News

The Nepal Army was called out and curfew imposed in parts of Kathmandu Friday after two persons, including a TV cameraman, died and over a dozen were injured in clashes between supporters of the former King and police.
Demanding restoration of the monarchy which was abolished in 2008, Gyanendra’s supporters held demonstrations and clashed with police who used water cannons, tear gas shells and rubber bullets to disperse the crowds.
A separate rally, organised the Left Front and addressed leaders that included former Prime Miners Pushpa Kamal Dahal and Madhav Kumar Nepal, ended on a peaceful note with a warning to Gyanendra that his ambition of reclaiming the throne could prove costly to him.
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The Left Front, which is not part of the K P Sharma Oli-led government, held the Prime Miner responsible for the resurgence of pro-monarchy forces, claiming it was due to his misgovernance.
The pro-monarchy rally in the Tinkune area began around 11.30 am. Police intervened when the crowd tried to move towards Parliament House where prohibitory orders were in place.
The clashes erupted when police fired tear gas shells at the stage where 87-year old Nabaraj Subedi, convener of the pro-monarchy movement, and other senior leaders were seated. Supporters rushed to Subedi who was injured.
A fire broke out in a house in the near Gairidhara locality where security personnel had positioned themselves. Cameraman Suresh Rajak, who was covering the rally for the Avenues Television channel, was among the two dead. Home Minry sources said at least 15 people have been injured.Story continues below this ad
The government declared Durga Prasai, the designated commander of the rally, as the man responsible for the violence and issued an arrest warrant against him.
PTI adds: The Kathmandu drict adminration announced curfew between Shantinagar bridge and Manohara river bridge, including Koteshwor, Tinkune, the airport area, Baneshwor Chowk and Gaushala.
People were allowed to travel to the airport if they produced their tickets, officials said. Public gatherings, demonstrations, meetings and sit-ins have been prohibited during the period.