Official sources said some 80 jail escapees who were released by Gen Z priotesters in September this year, fled across the border and tried to find sanctuary in India, some of them under asssumed aliases.
When asked whether he foresees a similar situation in India, Akhilesh Yadav said, "Several theories are emerging on social media about Nepal's internal politics, but we cannot form an opinion by looking at only one aspect."
Nara Lokesh, the minister for education and IT, oversaw the rescue of the Telugus stranded not only in Kathmandu but also in the interiors of Nepal at Pokhra, Simikot and Hetauda.
They are all safe and sound and have been repatriated after a 48-hour shutdown and prevailing chaos in the neighbouring country.
The presence of an increased number of police personnel was witnessed outside the embassy, while reports of violent protests emerged from Nepal amid Nepal Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli's resignation.
SSB Assistant Commandant Sanjeev Kumar said he is personally monitoring the situation and that patrolling along the border has been intensified as a precautionary measure.
In an urgent notice issued on Tuesday, the embassy advised all Bangladeshi citizens currently living in or stranded in Nepal to stay inside their residences or hotels until further instructions.
According to airport sources here, Indigo Airlines flight 6E-1153, going from Delhi to Kathmandu, was diverted at 2:30 pm. There were 160 passengers and six crew members on board the plane.
