The Nepal Army has taken over security in the country after violent protests forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. The protests began over a ban on social media and anger at corruption, leaving at least 19 people dead in police action. Protesters entered key offices, set fire to buildings, and attacked leaders’ homes. The Army urged calm and promised to protect the people while working to maintain national unity.
Watch: Chief of Army Staff of the Nepal Army, Ashok Raj Sigdel says, “…Since the beginning of Nepal’s history, the Nepal Army has always remained committed—even in difficult circumstances—to safeguarding Nepal’s independence, sovereignty, territorial integrity, freedom,… pic.twitter.com/OTaMEsVCmT
— IANS (@ians_india) September 9, 2025
Nepal Army Takes Over Security
Protests spread across Kathmandu and other cities, with students at the forefront. They raised slogans against corruption and poor governance. With Oli stepping down, Nepal’s leadership now faces the challenge of preventing further violence as the Nepal Army takes over security to restore peace and order.
#WATCH | Nepal Army conduct patrolling in the capital city of Nepal, Kathmandu, which witnessed violence from the past two days as the protest turned violent.
Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli resigned yesterday amid demonstrations against the Government over alleged corruption. pic.twitter.com/SEQHks43KB
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2025
