Nepal pro-monarchy party protests in capital

Supporters of National Democratic Party Nepal, the only group to openly support the monarchy, gathered in the heart of Katmandu and blocked roads leading to Singhadurbar, the complex that houses key government offices including the prime minister's office. The supporters briefly scuffled with police who were trying to remove them from the area where protests are banned by the government. No major injuries were reported in the scuffle. Katmandu Police Chief Ganesh Chetri said police have detained a few protesters but did not give more details.