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Nepalese royal massacre: Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal shoots and kills several members of his family including his father and mother.
Crown Prince Dipendra of Nepal fatally shoots members of the royal family, including King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya.
On June 1, 2001, tragedy struck the Nepalese royal family when Crown Prince Dipendra opened fire during a family gathering at Narayanhiti Palace in Kathmandu.
The massacre claimed the lives of King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, and several other members of the immediate family.
Official reports indicated that Dipendra, later found in a coma, became king while hospitalized before succumbing to his self-inflicted injuries.
The shocking incident sent shockwaves through Nepal and the international community, raising questions about motives and mental health.
It led to the accession of Dipendra's uncle, Prince Gyanendra, to the throne and sparked political unrest.
Decades later, conspiracy theories and calls for transparent investigation persist among Nepalese citizens.
2001
Nepalese royal massacre
Dipendra of Nepal