Nepal Gen-Z protests spiral into chaos as army deployment, police firing, and a social media ban fuel nationwide unrest. (Image Source: ANI)
Nepal is witnessing huge protests led by the younger generation while the situation got so tense that the Nepali Army had to step in to control the crowd in Kathmandu. Curfews have been imposed in many areas, and protesters have stormed restricted zones, clashed with police, and even set fires near the Parliament. The government called an emergency meeting and defended its ban on social media platforms that didn’t register. Here’s what’s happening right now:
The army was deployed in Kathmandu, especially around New Baneshwor, to keep things under control while soldiers were stationed at key points to enforce curfews and stop further clashes.
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The District Administration Office in Kathmandu enforced a strict curfew after police clashed with protesters. Other districts also got curfews to prevent more unrest.
Some protesters broke through the security barriers and got into the Parliament area. The police used tear gas and water cannons to push them back.
In New Baneshwor, the police fired at the protesters, and sadly at least one person died while many others got hurt. People who were injured were taken to nearby hospitals, and volunteers quickly set up first-aid stations to help them
Many protesters got hurt during clashes also hospitals in Kathmandu were overwhelmed, and activists quickly set up emergency camps in places like Maitighar to provide first aid.
The government blocked 26 social media platforms like Facebook, YouTube, and X while they said it was to stop misinformation, but many young people saw it as an attack on their freedom of speech.
PM KP Sharma Oli said the ban was necessary because “the nation being undermined can never be tolerated.” He stressed that platforms must follow rules and register properly.
Although most of the action is happening in Kathmandu, the protests have spread to other places like Damak, Jhapa, and Pokhara. In Damak, the police even fired at the crowd, and sadly, one person died while over 80 people were injured.
India has stepped up security along the border and is keeping a close eye on the situation to make sure its citizens near Nepal stay safe.
Experts and human rights groups are asking the government and protesters to sit down and talk so they can solve things peacefully. But both sides are sticking to their points, so it’s hard to say what will happen next.
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Nepal’s Gen Z is clearly frustrated with government policies, and the coming days will be critical in deciding whether the tension eases or worsens.
