A curfew has been clamped in the Tinkune area after the pro-monarchy protesters turned violent and resorted to vandalism and arson.

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu imposed curfew from 4:25 pm to 10 pm to prevent untoward incidents, Chief District Officer Ashok Kumar Bhandari informed.

According to him, the curfew has been clamped from Gaushala Airport, Gairidhara, Tinkune to Koteshwor, from Koteshwor to Jadibuti Bridge, from Koteshwor to Balkumari Bridge, from Baneshwor Chowk to Shankhamul Bridge, and from Gaushala Chowk to New Baneshwor Chowk via Old Baneshwor.

Likewise, curfew has been imposed in the Balkumari Bridge towards Lalitpur, Jadibuti Bridge towards Bhaktapur, Sinamangal Chowk and Tinkune Bridge areas.

Earlier, the pro-monarchy protesters had set fire to a house in Tinkune.

Police said that protesters have attempted to set fire to party offices, media houses and government offices in the area.