Thousands of protesters demanding monarchy restoration clash with police

Tear gas was used on protesters (AP)

Riot police used batons and tear gas to halt tens of thousands of supporters of Nepal’s former king who attempted to march to the centre of the capital to demand the restoration of the monarchy and the nation’s former status as a Hindu state.

The protesters, waving the national flag and chanting slogans supporting former King Gyanendra, gathered on the edge of Kathmandu and attempted to move toward the centre of the city.