Kathmandu — With protests continuing throughout Tuesday and late into the night, the Nepali Army has called for an immediate halt to looting, arson, and related acts.

In a statement issued by the Directorate of Public Relations and Information, the Army warned that if such activities are not stopped, all security forces, including the Nepali Army, will be deployed from 10 PM.

The statement noted that some groups have been exploiting the tense situation to cause serious damage to civilians and public property. It urged all citizens to cooperate in bringing the situation under control.

The Army also stated that the security situation will be reassessed and further information will be released accordingly.