Uttar Pradesh Govt Orders 24-Hour High Alert in Border Districts, Helplines for Stranded Indians Amid Nepal Unrest
By ANI | Updated: Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 12:49 PM IST
Lucknow: With ongoing unrest rocking Nepal, the Uttar Pradesh government has ramped up security along its border districts. Following orders from Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, the state police have been directed to stay on high alert round-the-clock to handle any emergencies.
Director General of Police Rajiv Krishan confirmed that police forces will patrol and monitor the border continuously. Additional personnel have been deployed to boost security, with intensified surveillance to respond swiftly if the situation demands.
To assist Indians stranded in Nepal during these turbulent times, the UP government has also set up a special control room at the Police Headquarters in Lucknow. Three helpline numbers, including a WhatsApp line, are available 24/7: 0522-2390257, 0522-2724010, and 9454401674.
The police’s social media team is actively tracking posts related to the Nepal unrest, ready to take immediate action against any sensitive or harmful content.
Nepal’s Leadership Calls for Peaceful Talks Amid Rising Violence
Meanwhile, Nepalese President Ram Chandra Paudel urged citizens involved in the ‘Gen Z’ protests to seek peaceful dialogue to resolve the crisis. With Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli having resigned, the president emphasized the need to avoid further violence and destruction.
“I urge all sides to remain calm, prevent further harm, and come to the table for talks,” he said, highlighting the power of democratic dialogue in addressing citizens’ concerns.
The protests have turned deadly in recent days, with at least 19 people killed and hundreds injured after security forces fired on demonstrators outside the Federal Parliament. Protesters also stormed key government buildings, including the parliament and the President’s office at Shital Niwas.
The Nepal Army appealed for restraint, especially from the youth, to protect the nation’s cultural heritage. In Dang district, authorities imposed a curfew in major market areas following violent clashes, arson, and property damage.
The curfew bans all forms of public gatherings and protests as officials try to contain the unrest.
Protests Triggered by Social Media Ban and Calls for Government Accountability
The ‘Gen Z’ protests erupted on September 8 in Kathmandu and spread to cities like Pokhara, Butwal, and Birgunj after the government banned 26 major social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and YouTube. Authorities cited concerns over tax revenue and cybersecurity as reasons for the ban.
Demonstrators are demanding an end to corruption and favoritism in governance, greater transparency, and the lifting of the social media ban, which they view as an attack on free speech.
Curfews have been imposed in several cities to curb the violence, but tensions remain high as the government tries to balance security concerns with citizens’ rights.
