Kathmandu, March 28 -- Violence broke out in Kathmandu on Friday after protesters calling for the restoration of monarchy in Nepal clashed with security personnel.

The administration has imposed a curfew in the Tinkune, Sinamangal and Koteshwor areas of Kathmandu and tightened security measures

Kathmandu Post reported that pro-monarchists led by businessman Durga Prasai pushed for the restoration of the monarchy at Tinkune, near the airport.

They vandalised a building and set it on fire at Tinkune. Demonstrators also smashed windows of a building along the roadside.

The publication reported that tensions escalated when protesters attempted to break through the designated security perimeter and hurled stones at police, prompting securi...