Kathmandu, June 4: Authorities have slapped a curfew on the capital from 3.30 PM ahead of the funeral of Late King Dipendra who died Monday morning, Kamal Pokhari police beat told nepalnews.

The capital was tense  as crowds roamed the streets demanding death to the assassins of King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya and seven other members of the royal family in a carnage at the Royal Palace last Friday; few vehicles were plying the streets and most shops remained closed.

Firings were reported from various parts of the  town but there were no immediate reports of casualties. Senior officials have been asked to be present at the Birendra Military Hospital after 3PM for the funeral procession of Late King Dipendra.

King Gyanendra returned under heavy military escort to the Narayanhiti Royal Palace after being crowned King Monday morning at Hanuman Dhoka.