India, Sept. 11 -- The Nepal Army on Wednesday imposed nationwide restrictive orders, followed by a curfew, to prevent possible violence after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigned amid massive anti-government protests. The army, which took control of security operations on Tuesday night after incidents of arson and vandalism, said restrictive orders would remain until 5 pm Wednesday, followed by a curfew until 6 am Thursday.

Kathmandu appeared deserted, with soldiers patrolling streets and urging residents to stay indoors, a day after protesters set fire to Parliament, the President's Office, the PM's residence, government buildings, the Supreme Court, political party offices, and homes of senior leaders. The army cited the measures as...