Kathmandu Metropolitan City (KMC) has fined former King Gyanendra Shah a total of Rs793,000 for causing environmental damage and destruction of public property during an event held on Friday in Tinkune and surrounding areas.

The fine was imposed for the alleged improper disposal of waste on roads and sidewalks, as well as damage to physical structures. The KMC issued the penalty notice on Saturday, citing the breach of the Waste Management Act, 2020, and the Kathmandu Metropolitan City Finance Act, 2021.

“Due to the improper waste management during the event held in Tinkune, the roads and sidewalks of the Sinamangal area were polluted, which violated environmental regulations.” A fine of Rs100,000 was imposed for this infraction.

Additionally, the KMC levied fines for further damages caused by the event. Shah was fined Rs40,000 for the destruction of trees, plants, and railings in the Tinkune area, and Rs23,000 for the damage to an island structure at Tinkune. The KMC also imposed a fine of Rs100,000 each for similar offences in Balkumari, Jadibuti, and Tinkune.

A penalty of Rs130,000 was also imposed for the damage to a fire truck, which was reportedly obstructed by attendees during a fire control operation at the event. According to the KMC notice, individuals attending the event threw stones at the fire truck, causing substantial damage.

The KMC further clarified that the arson and vandalism in private properties during the event were beyond its jurisdiction, stating that these incidents fell outside its area of authority.

Two people were killed and scores sustained injuries during the violent protests organised by pro-monarchy groups, who wanted to reinstate Hindu kingdom abolished in Nepal in 2008, on Friday.