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Many Indian and foreign tourists have been trapped in Kathmandu amid violent protests going on in Nepal. In view of the violence, citizens have requested help from the Indian Embassy. He said that the situation here is very tense and we are very scared.
An Indian tourist trapped after violent protests in Nepal said in a conversation with IANS, ‘We contacted the Indian Embassy to get out of here. He advised us to stay in his hotel. The situation here is very tense and we are very scared.
Another citizen said, ‘The situation in Nepal is very bad. Incidents of stone pelting and arson are also being seen. I came with my friends to visit Nepal on 8 September. After the situation deteriorated here, he contacted the Indian embassy and he has asked to stay in a safe place.
An Indian tourist said, ‘I came to visit Nepal with friends, but after we arrived, curfew was imposed. Now the situation has increased a lot. The sooner we can get out of here, the better. We have to face problems for eating and drinking here.
A German tourist trapped in Kathmandu expressed deep concern over the situation in Kathmandu amid violent demonstrations and curfew in Nepal. The German tourist said, ‘The situation is very bad. Yesterday I saw a lot of smoke rising from hotels. They were burning and innocent people are dying here. This is very sad. I wish that the situation will be normal soon.
Meanwhile, the Government of India has advised its citizens to postpone the journey to Nepal till the situation is normal and those who are already there should stay in homes and follow the local administration guidelines.
The Pashupatinath temple, one of the holiest religious places in Nepal, has been closed for visitors on Wednesday due to increasing violent demonstrations. The Nepal army has been deployed to ensure the safety of the temple premises and maintain peace. According to official sources, at least 22 people died and more than 500 people were injured in clashes between protesters and security forces on Monday.