Nepal police firing kills Indian national amidst protests at border checkpoint

Police warned the protesters to disperse but they did not listen

Kathmandu

: An Indian national was killed Monday when Nepal police fired into a crowd of protesters who were trying to block a border checkpoint, a spokesman said.

"Police warned the protesters to disperse but they did not listen, compelling security forces to open fire. An Indian national was wounded and died after being taken to hospital," said Nepal police spokesman Kamal Singh Bam.