The MEA asked Indians in Nepal to follow the local safety advisories from the Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu. File
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In the wake of unrest in Nepal, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) released a travel advisory, with helpline numbers, for the Indians living in Nepal.
Nepal GenZ protests, highlights on September 10, 2025
The MEA asked the Indians in Nepal to defer travel there until the situation has stabilised. “Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution,” the Ministry said in its advisory.
The Ministry asked them to follow the local safety advisories from the Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu.
“In case of any assistance required, please call the Embassy of India, Kathmandu, on the following helpline numbers: 977 – 980 860 2881; 977 – 981 032 6134,” it said.
Nepal Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli on Tuesday (September 9, 2025) resigned as Gen Z-led protests escalated in Kathmandu and other parts of the country for the second consecutive day. Pressure had been mounting on Mr. Oli to step down, after 19 people, mostly young, were killed on Monday (September 8) when police fired rubber bullets and live ammunition at demonstrations launched by Nepal’s youth, who were demanding an end to corruption, nepotism, favouritism, and misgovernance. As many as 400 were reported injured.
India has said it was deeply saddened by the loss of many young lives during the protests in Nepal and expressed the hope that the issues would be resolved through peaceful means.
Air India, IndiGo and Nepal Airlines cancelled their flights from Delhi to Kathmandu on Tuesday (September 9) amid the anti-government protests.
Published – September 10, 2025 11:19 am IST