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Home / News / World News / Photos / IN PHOTOS | Violent clash leaves nine protesters dead in Nepal

IN PHOTOS | Violent clash leaves nine protesters dead in Nepal

Updated On: 08 September, 2025 04:25 PM IST | Anushree Gaikwad

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)

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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)

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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)
<p>According to The Kathmandu Post, the protests quickly turned violent, prompting authorities to extend a curfew across key parts of the capital</p>

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According to The Kathmandu Post, the protests quickly turned violent, prompting authorities to extend a curfew across key parts of the capital

<p>What began as a peaceful march escalated when protesters broke through barricades and entered restricted zones near Parliament</p>

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What began as a peaceful march escalated when protesters broke through barricades and entered restricted zones near Parliament

<p>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</p>

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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

<p>In response to the unrest, the Kathmandu District Administration Office extended the curfew initially imposed in the capital`s Baneshwar area</p>

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In response to the unrest, the Kathmandu District Administration Office extended the curfew initially imposed in the capital`s Baneshwar area

<p>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</p>

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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

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