Massive protests led by Generation Z demonstrators erupted in Kathmandu on Monday over corruption allegations against the government and the recent ban on several major social media platforms, The Kathmandu Post reported. Nine people have been killed after the police opened fire at the protesters (PICS/ X, PTI)
Updated On: 2025-09-08 04:25 PM IST
Compiled by : Anushree Gaikwad
According to The Kathmandu Post, the protests quickly turned violent, prompting authorities to extend a curfew across key parts of the capital
What began as a peaceful march escalated when protesters broke through barricades and entered restricted zones near Parliament
Police responded with water cannons, teargas, and rubber bullets after demonstrators threw tree branches and water bottles and shouted anti-government slogans, with some protesters reportedly managing to enter the Parliament compound, intensifying the situation
In response to the unrest, the Kathmandu District Administration Office extended the curfew initially imposed in the capital's Baneshwar area
The new curfew now includes several high-security zones, such as the President's residence (Shital Niwas), the vice-president's residence in Lainchaur, Maharajgunj, all sides of Singha Durbar, the prime minister's residence in Baluwatar, and adjacent areas, as reported by The Kathmandu Post