In the aftermath of the protests of Bhadra 23 and the demonstrations of Bhadra 24, the army was deployed to protect a total of 62 prisons and important structures, including five inside the valley and 57 outside the valley.
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Nepal Army troops deployed to protect 62 prisons and important structures following the Gen-G protests have withdrawn from 41 locations as the situation returns to normal.
In the aftermath of the protests on Bhadra 23 and the demonstrations on Bhadra 24, the army was deployed to protect a total of 62 prisons and important structures, including five inside the valley and 57 outside the valley.
The army has stated that it is still deploying troops in 21 locations keeping in mind the security challenges. Army Chief and Director General of War Operations Anupajang Thapa informed that the situation was brought under control in a difficult situation such as arson, vandalism and riots created by the protests within six to eight hours of deployment.
He said, 'We have succeeded in carrying out 100 percent rescue with zero human casualties in an extremely challenging situation. Due to which immediate assistance has been provided in the flow of essential services and goods.'
Although the main building of Singha Durbar was set on fire, the 'data center' of the National Security Council, the Ministry of Defense and the Ministry of Finance inside it was saved from the fire with the army's initiative, informed Lieutenant General Thapa. After assuming responsibility for the overall security situation of the country The army has stated that it has immediately addressed the complaints of theft, looting and arson received on the ‘hotline’ launched by the army and has ensured security.
'The airport was fully operational since Bhadra 25 after stopping around 2,000 protesters who had gathered with the intention of attacking Tribhuvan International Airport,' said Director General Thapa. 'Proper security was also provided to foreign tourists stranded at the airport. In addition, security arrangements were made for various diplomatic missions and foreign citizens in the valley.'
Although the army had managed to stop the protesters who entered Singha Dabar in the first phase, the army has clarified that special vigilance has been taken to prevent possible human casualties as deadly weapons had to be used to control the large crowd.
