KATHMANDU: As the pro-monarchy demonstrators continue acts of arson and vandalism across various parts of Kathmandu, the Nepal Army has been deployed on the streets of Tinkune. A Nepali Army team, led by Lieutenant Colonel Sandeep Gurung, has been deployed from the Rajdal Battalion to the Balkumari area.

The Kathmandu District Administration Office (DAO) has imposed a curfew in the Tinkune area following incidents of vandalism and arson by pro-monarchy demonstrators. The curfew will be in effect from 4 PM to 10 PM this evening.

Following the curfew announcement, Nepali Army personnel were seen patrolling the streets with leading to speculation that a formal military mobilization is underway.

Meanwhile, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has called an emergency meeting attended by the chiefs of all four security agencies. Based on the security committee’s recommendation, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has expected a Cabinet meeting at 8 PM likely to decide on the official deployment of the army. (More updates to follow.)