Nagpur Tourists Survive Nepal Unrest, Hide in Car for Hours

### Fast Summary
– Seven tourists from Nagpur, India, were stranded in Nepal amidst violent protests by ‘Gen Z’ groups during their annual vacation.
– After visiting Chandragiri Hills on Sept 9, teh group encountered burning tyres just 200 meters away and was warned against heading to Kathmandu due to the volatile situation.
– They took a detour but were stopped by protesters who initially threatened them. Upon realizing they were tourists, the protesters cleared their way after pleas for help and food.- The group witnessed widespread arson and chaos in Nepal’s capital, where even government buildings were attacked.
– At night, they hid inside a car for three hours before being assaulted by protestors knocking at the vehicle. Despite this encounter, they managed to escape and found shelter at a hotel.
– On Sept 10 near Sonauli (India-Nepal border), rising flames caused them to briefly hide behind a truck as violent protestors attacked passing vehicles. Using inner roads with quick thinking from their driver, they fled towards Indian soldiers for safety.
– Finally reaching Gorakhpur on sept 11 after being escorted across the border by Indian security personnel.

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### Indian Opinion Analysis
The harrowing ordeal faced by these seven tourists highlights both human resilience during crisis situations and potential risks involved in international travel amidst political unrest. Their story brings attention to ensuring informed decisions when traveling abroad-a timely reminder of monitoring local news or advisories closely prior to trips.

This incident also underscores how crucial it is indeed for governments worldwide-including India-to effectively communicate with citizens about possible dangers when entering unrest-prone areas. The role played by Indian security forces along the border proved instrumental in providing safety to stranded individuals like these tourists-reinforcing trust in protective measures for citizens abroad.

While tourism frequently enough brings shared cultural experiences between nations such as India and Nepal-a historically amiable relationship-the escalation of localized violence can have far-reaching impacts on mutual tourism flows and bilateral relations if left unchecked.

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Read More: [Times of India Article](https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/nagpur/vacation-turns-nightmare-how-nagpur-tourists-escaped-nepal-violence-hid-in-car-for-three-hours/articleshow/123865683.cms)