A dramatic scene unfolded in Kathmandu as Nepalese ministers and their families were seen clinging to a rope beneath a military helicopter to escape violent protests.

The footage, which has circulated widely on social media, captures the desperation and intensity of Nepal’s ongoing political upheaval. Protesters clashed with security forces in the capital, prompting officials to resort to an extraordinary evacuation under chaotic conditions.

Witnesses described the moment as surreal, with ministers holding tightly to the helicopter rope as it lifted them above the crowds. The incident highlights both the severity of the unrest and the precarious situation facing Nepal’s leadership as public anger continues to mount.

Authorities have not yet provided official details on the ministers involved, but the footage has become symbolic of the broader political instability gripping the nation.