Riot police marched on a road to block pro-monarchy protesters demanding a Hindu nation.

Footage shows hundreds of officers clad in tactical gear, holding shields and batons in Kathmandu, Nepal, on March 28.

They can be seen forming a barricade, with other security forces clashing with the supporters, who threw bricks and stones.

The demonstrators rallied in support of the restoration of the Hindu monarchy and the reinstatement of former King Gyanendra Shah.

The activists expressed dissatisfaction with the current republican government's performance, chanting slogans such as 'King, come save the country' and 'Down with the corrupt government, we want the monarchy back.'

The protests escalated into violent clashes with security forces, particularly in the Tinkune area, where demonstrators vandalized and set fire to buildings. The unrest resulted in the deaths of two individuals, including a journalist, and left over 30 people injured.

In response to the violence, authorities imposed a curfew in the affected regions and deployed additional security forces to restore order.

The monarchy in Nepal was abolished in 2008, transitioning the nation into a secular republic. However, ongoing political instability, corruption, and economic challenges have led to a resurgence of pro-monarchy sentiments among certain segments of the population.