Dhaka, Sept. 10 -- The Nepalese army was deployed to the streets of Kathmandu on Wednesday in a bid to restore order after days of escalating unrest, during which tens of thousands of demonstrators torched government buildings and targeted political figures.

Armed troops patrolled major areas of the capital, enforcing a stay-at-home order and curfew while inspecting vehicles and questioning pedestrians. Their presence marked a shift toward stability after days of turmoil.

The military, which is rarely called upon in such situations, had initially remained in its barracks while police struggled to contain the protests. In a statement issued late Tuesday, the army reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining law and order and reported the arr...