Nationwide unrest continues as anti-corruption and social media ban protests intensify
KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 9
The Gen Z movement, protesting against government corruption, has intensified across Nepal, resulting in widespread injuries, and curfews in several districts on Tuesday.
In Kathmandu, protesters have pelted stone and light fire at the residence of CPN-MC chair Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Communiciation minister Prithvi Subba Gurung, Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak among others.
In Makwanpur, large-scale demonstrations took place in Hetauda and the eastern Manahari Bazaar, where protesters blocked the East-West Highway by burning tires, disrupting traffic. Police have deployed additional security personnel to manage the unrest.
Protesters also targeted political party offices in Sarlahi and the district headquarters Malangwa, setting fire to Nepali Congress and CPN-UML offices in retaliation against police action during Monday's protests. In Koshi Province, demonstrators gathered near the Provincial Assembly Secretariat at Devkota Chowk, burning tires and demanding government accountability. Security forces have heightened vigilance in the area.
In the Far-West Province, protesters entered the Chief Minister's Office and vandalized vehicles belonging to Chief Minister Kamal Bahadur Shah.
Authorities have imposed curfews in multiple regions to contain the escalating unrest:
Kathmandu and Lalitpur: Curfew enforced in key areas, including Bhaisepati, Sanepa, Chyasal, and central Kathmandu locations. These orders restrict all gatherings, protests, and movement without authorization.
Kavrepalanchok: Curfew started at 12:15 PM due to increasing violence; main highways in the district were completely closed.
Koshi Province (Biratnagar, Morang): Curfew from 11:00 AM to 10:00 PM, covering areas including Nepal Rastra Bank (East), Koshi Hospital Chowk (West), Roadshesh Chowk (North), and Jatuwa Chowk (South).
Birgunj, Parsa: Curfew extended from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM in the city's market area; boundaries include Bypass Road (East), Sirsia Bridge (West), Gandak Chowk (North), and Shankaracharya Gate (South).
