India, Sept. 11 -- As nationwide restrictions and curfew were imposed in Nepal in view of deadly protests, several states in India launched special cells to assist their residents stranded in the violence-hit country besides stepping up vigil along the border.

India on Tuesday had said it is closely monitoring the unfolding developments in Nepal and hoped that all issues will be resolved through peaceful means. Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned in the face of the spiralling anti-Government protests, with the demonstrators attacking the private residences of several high-profile leaders, headquarters of political parties and vandalising Parliament.

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu said as many as 200 Telugu pe...