Two days after the violent clashes between security personnel and pro-monarchy protesters in Tinkune, the government on Sunday reduced the number of security personnel for the then King Gyandendra Shah.

According to Kumar Upadhyay, spokesperson of the Armed Police Force, the government deployed security personnel to the VIPs as per the procedure made by the government.

Ten policemen of the Armed Police Force deployed under the command of Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) have been called back. 

Of the 25 police personnel deployed for the protection of Shah, only 15 are currently in place.

After the departure from Narayanhiti, the government has been providing the facility of security personnel along with housing for the royal family.

According to a source at the Armed Police Force, the security team deployed for family members will also be called back.

Two persons including a photo journalist of Avenues TV died during the protest.

The pro-monarchist groups organized the demonstration, demanding restoration of monarchy and Hindu Kingdom.