Nepal protests LIVE: Nepal eases visa, exit rules for stranded foreign nationals

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Nakkhu Jail that ‘released’ RSP chief Lamicchane urges all escapees to surrender

The Nakkhu Prison Administration has called on all inmates (both detainees and convicts) who escaped on September 9 — the second day of youth-led protests against corruption — to surrender.

This is the same prison which had handed over Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chief Rabi Lamichhane to his family’s custody. Lamichhane, facing trial for embezzling cooperative funds, was brought to Nakkhu Jail, on the outskirts of Kathmandu, from Rupandehi, a district about 270 km southwest of Kathmandu.

Issuing a public appeal, the prison administration warned that staying on the run and avoiding legal processes would harm the escapees.

On September 9, as protests turned violent, prison authorities “released” Lamichhane citing security concerns. Soon after, more than 3,000 inmates escaped.

The prison administration said in its statement, “We request all parties to assist in facilitating the surrender of the escapees, as an expression of respect for due process, the law, and social responsibility.”

More than 12,500 prisoners are reported to have escaped from jails across the country during the Gen Z protests in which, according to updated figures, 51 people died.

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Nepal protests: 700 Indian travellers stranded as Kathmandu airport shuts down

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Airline sources though said that all airport staff including security and airline personnel had been asked to leave the airport premises and return home immediately leading to a complete chaos on the airport premises. Photo: Special Arrangement

Nearly 700 Indian passengers were left stranded after Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport shut down for flights due to safety concerns following mounting protests across Nepal.

“Four out of the six flights scheduled to bring back passengers from Kathmandu were cancelled after the airport was closed around 1pm on Tuesday. Nearly, 700 air travellers are stranded. We are seized of the matter and in touch with airlines and the Ministry of External Affairs,” a senior government official told The Hindu on condition of anonymity.

Nepal protests updates on September 9, 2025

IndiGo announced that its flights for the day were cancelled. SpiceJet announced that its flight on September 10^th was also being cancelled.

One passenger scheduled to fly back on IndiGo’s 2 p.m. flight said the airline and airport abandoned them at the boarding gate and left them to fend for themselves.

“The airline staff told us to go through immigration after we reached the boarding gate, effectively asking us to leave the airport premises. We found our baggage thrown around near the baggage reclaim area. But leaving the airport would be foolhardy right now,” Preeti Choudhury told The Hindu in a telephonic conversation. Describing the scenes around the airport, she said smoke could be seen billowing from different sides outside the airport, which was surrounded by military trucks. IndiGo and Air India aircraft were seen above the airport and then returning without landing. Several helicopters could be seen landing and taking off at the airport.

Indian government sources said the airport was believed to be a potential target for protesters who feared certain politicians might attempt to flee the country.

Published – September 09, 2025 08:21 pm IST

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Nepal protests LIVE: Nepal eases visa, exit rules for stranded foreign nationals

Nepal protests: 700 Indian travellers stranded as Kathmandu airport shuts down