2,000 arrested in violent Nepal protest

Nepalese police arrested more than 2,000 protesters and beat others with batons during a violent rally in the capital Kathmandu today.

2,000 arrested in violent Nepal protest
Mon, 03 May, 2004 - 14:18

Nepalese police arrested more than 2,000 protesters and beat others with batons during a violent rally in the capital Kathmandu today.

More than 80 people were injured in clashes with police, and several policemen were also wounded when protesters retaliated by throwing rocks.

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