Nepal's 2001 Royal Massacre: Crown Prince Dipendra's Attack and Aftermath

On June 1, 2001, Nepal's Crown Prince Dipendra allegedly opened fire at a family gathering in Narayanhiti Palace, killing King Birendra, Queen Aishwarya, his brothers, and other relatives before shooting himself. Dipendra fell into a coma, was declared king, and died days later. His uncle Gyanendra then ascended the throne. The incident, linked to family tensions over Dipendra's marriage plans, remains surrounded by conspiracy theories and public doubts about official accounts.