MEERUT, Sept. 11 -- Ten traders from Muzaffarnagar, including BJP district coordinator Sunil Tayal, are stranded in Kathmandu amid escalating anti-government protests and violence in Nepal. The traders had gone to Nepal on September 7 to visit the Pashupatinath Temple. After completing their temple visit, the group was exploring the local market when protests turned violent, according to a family member of one of the traders. With the situation rapidly worsening, they were forced to abandon their belongings and money, seeking refuge in a hotel for safety. Following the unrest, internet and electricity services in Kathmandu were disrupted, making communication difficult. On Wednesday morning, the stranded traders briefly connected with their families over the phone, reporting a tense and insecure situation. They expressed concern and desire to return to India at the earliest. In response, minister of state in the Uttar Pradesh cabinet and local MLA, Kapil Dev Aggarwal, has reached out to both the Prime Minister's Office (PMO) and the ministry of external affairs to coordinate assistance. "The government of India is actively working to ensure the safe return of the stranded individuals," the minister said. Apart from Sunil Tayal, other traders include Praveen Gupta, Kuldeep Singh, Pawan Kumar, Varun Dhankhar, Bhopal Singh, Sushil Tyagi, Ashu Bansal, Ajay Jain and Sachin Gupta. Authorities are closely monitoring developments and are in touch with the Nepalese administration to facilitate their safe evacuation, the minister said. Meanwhile, the Indian govt has reaffirmed its commitment to the safety and well-being of its citizens abroad and continues to assess the situation in Kathmandu....