I imagine this is going to be dealt with harshly. The government is very protective of tourists.<p>Immediately after the 2011 earthquake, a member of my party was crossing a bridge. This annoyed some soldiers who began pelting him with rocks. One of our guides demanded that the soldiers stop trying to kill his client and got punched out.<p>When the situation cooled down, the soldiers explained that they weren't sure if the bridge was stable after the quake. Go figure.<p>The solider who threw a punch was fined at least a month's wages. I wouldn't be at all surprised if these guys didn't see employment on Everest again.