China alerts citizens in Nepal amid fresh Kathmandu protests defying curfew | See pics

Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket in Bharatpur was set ablaze by angry protesters, and chaos continues into Wednesday. Nepal arrests 27, extends curfew as Gen Z-led protests turn violent nationwide. (Image: AFP)

China urges its citizens in Nepal to “pay close attention to safety” amid violent unrest. (Image: AFP)

Security tightened at Panitanki border by SSB and West Bengal Police amid unrest. (Image: AFP)

Protesters defy prohibitory orders, return to the streets of Kathmandu in fresh standoff. Nepali Army seizes weapons from protesters as troops patrol Kathmandu following violent unrest. (Image: AFP)

Army notes arson, looting, and attacks on civilians during protests, urges peace. (Image: AFP)

Nepal Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel meets Gen-Z representative in a midnight interaction. (Image: AFP)

UP govt sets up helplines for stranded Indians; PM Modi convenes CCS meeting on Nepal crisis. (Image: AFP)

Nepal Army extends curfew until Thursday, appeals to citizens for cooperation. Special security measures launched by Nepal Army to curb incidents of disorder and violence. (Image: AFP)