"The protest, dubbed the "Gen Z rally," saw young demonstrators pushing through barbed wire and overwhelming riot police as they marched toward Parliament. The protesters included many young people dressed in school or college uniforms. Police initially used tear gas and water cannon but were quickly forced to retreat behind the gates of the parliamentary complex. The situation escalated when officers began firing into the crowd."
"By late afternoon, the government had imposed a curfew across central Kathmandu, including the presidential palace, parliament and the prime minister's offices. Despite the restrictions, crowds remained in the streets chanting slogans such as "Stop corruption, not social media" and waving the red and blue national flag. Several hospitals reported fatalities as a result of the escalation of forceImage: Abhishek Maharjan/Sipa USA/picture alliance Police spokesman Shekhar Khanal confirmed at least 10 deaths and 87 injuries, saying the situation remained "volatile.""
Police in Kathmandu opened fire on demonstrators, causing multiple deaths and dozens of injuries. Tens of thousands gathered to protest the blocking of platforms such as Facebook, X and YouTube and to voice anger over alleged corruption. Young protesters, many in school or college uniforms, pushed through barbed wire and overwhelmed riot police while marching toward Parliament. Police used tear gas and water cannon before retreating and then firing into the crowd. Hospitals reported a steady flow of fatalities and injuries. Authorities imposed a curfew across central Kathmandu, yet crowds remained in the streets chanting and waving the national flag.
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