Updated On: 08 September, 2025 05:04 PM IST | Kathmandu | mid-day online correspondent
Massive Gen Z-led protests in Kathmandu turned violent on Monday over corruption charges and Nepal’s ban on 26 major social media platforms. Demonstrators vandalised the Parliament gate, prompting police to fire teargas, water cannons, and rubber bullets. Authorities have extended curfews to high-security zones

Demonstrators weild stones and sticks as they clash with riot police personnel during a protest outside the Parliament in Kathmandu
Massive protests led by Generation Z demonstrators erupted in Kathmandu on Monday against corruption allegations against the government and the recent ban on several major social media platforms.
The Gen Z protestors in Kathmandu are vandalising the Parliament gate. To make sure that the situation stays under control, the Kathmandu police have fired dozens of rounds. News agency ANI has also reported that many people have been injured in the protests, and more casualties are expected.