Kathmandu: A group of more than 40 Malayalis has been stranded in Nepal following widespread violence triggered by the government’s social media ban. The stranded travellers are from Kozhikode and Malappuram districts.

Stranded near Gaushala without food or shelter

The group, which includes elderly members, is stuck in Gaushala near Kathmandu. They report having no access to food, water, or accommodation. Most of them are from Mukkam, Koduvally and Kodiyathur in Kozhikode, and Areekode in Malappuram.

Trip began before violence spread

According to those stranded, they left India for Nepal by air in the early hours of Tuesday. By the time they reached Nepal, the unrest had already escalated, leaving them without any means of transport or safe shelter. Their travel was arranged through a Kozhikode-based agency.

Police stations attacked and shut

The stranded travellers say they are unable to approach local police stations for help. “Police stations have been destroyed in protest attacks. In some areas, they are completely closed and inaccessible,” they explained.

Airport closed, return routes blocked

The violence has also forced Kathmandu airport to shut down, cutting off their return. With other routes blocked, the travellers insist that intervention from both the central and state governments is essential to bring them back to India.