Dozens of pro-monarchy protestors were injured when they broke into a restricted zone, tearing down the barricades, prompting police to use batons, tear gas and water cannons.
Nepal Police on Saturday brought in sniffer dogs around the site where pro-monarchy protestors had clashed with the police, to ensure security and prevent possible incidents.
Security forces have been mobilised around the Bhaktapur residence of controversial businessman Durga Prasai, who is leading the protests, while his supporters have been arrested from various locations in Kathmandu.
Clash erupted between the Nepal police and pro-monarchy protestors after which the police had to use water cannons and teargas to disperse supporters of businessman Durga Prasai, Kathmandu Post reported on Thursday.
Kathmandu [Nepal], January 2 (ANI): Amid political chaos, the Prachanda faction will announce the second phase of demonstrations in the capital city on Saturday.
Kathmandu [Nepal], January 2 (ANI): Thousands of pro-monarchy demonstrators took to the streets of Kathmandu on Friday demanding the reinstatement of Nepal's status as a constitutional monarchy at a time where the political crisis in the Himalayan Nation is deepening further.