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Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: The Nepali Army appealed to citizens to stay alert and cooperate with security forces to help preserve order.
Smoke and flames billow out after several structures were set on fire during massive anti-government protests in Kathmandu. (PTI photo)
Nepal Protest News LIVE: KP Sharma Oli resigned as Prime Minister on Tuesday following violent protests triggered by a ban on major social media platforms and anger over corruption. At least 19 people were killed and hundreds were injured in the deadly clash between the forces and the demonstrators, mostly youths leading what came to be called the “Gen Z” movement.
Despite the government rolling back the ban, protests intensified on Tuesday, with angry protestors attacking and injuring Nepalese leaders.
Meanwhile, the Nepali Army on Wednesday said it had arrested 26 people accused of looting and vandalism during the ongoing youth-led protests, as part of a special security operation launched to curb the ongoing unrest. The crackdown followed the Nepal Army’s takeover of national security responsibilities from 10 pm on Tuesday.
The Nepali Army appealed to citizens to stay alert and cooperate with security forces to help preserve order. Amid a surge in misinformation on social media, authorities also cautioned citizens against spreading unverified or exaggerated claims and stressed the importance of relying on credible sources.
Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket In Bharatpur Set On Fire By Angry Protestors
As the violent clashes intensified, angry protesters torched Bhat-Bhateni Supermarket in Nepal’s Bharatpur. The store was set on fire on Tuesday evening and was still out of control on Wednesday morning.
Bhat-Bhateni is he biggest retail supermarket chain of Nepal.
Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: Nepal Army Issues Curfew Order
Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: Army Tries To Restore Order In Nepal After Protest Violence Intensifies
Armed soldiers guarded the streets of Nepal’s capital on Wednesday, ordering people to stay home in an attempt to restore order after tens of thousands of protesters stormed and set fire to government buildings and attacked politicians.
Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: Plumes Of Smoke Rise From Nepali Media Outlet Kantipur TV’s HQ
Plumes of smoke rise from the Nepali media outlet Kantipur TV’s headquarters, which was set on fire on Tuesday as the protest turned violent in Kathmandu.
#WATCH | Nepal: Plumes of smoke continue to rise from the Nepali media outlet Kantipur TV’s headquarters, which was set on fire yesterday as the protest turned violent in Kathmandu.
The Nepali PM KP Sharma Oli resigned yesterday amid demonstrations against the Government over… pic.twitter.com/mXqrn38C2Z
— ANI (@ANI) September 10, 2025
Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: Indian Tourists Return from Nepal As Unrest Escalates
The India-Nepal border at Sonauli in UP’s Maharajganj saw an influx of Indian tourists on Wednesday as many cut short their trips and returned home due to the escalating unrest in Nepal.
Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: Army Chief Holds Midnight Talks With Gen Z Representatives, Facilitates Meeting With President
Nepal Army Chief Ashokraj Sigdel held late-night discussions on Tuesday with representatives of the protesting Gen Z groups to understand their demands.
According to participants, he invited the representatives to Army Headquarters at midnight for talks.
During the meeting, General Sigdel expressed sorrow over the human casualties that occurred during the protests and urged the demonstrators to address their demands through dialogue. He also assured the youth leaders that he would facilitate talks with President Ram Chandra Paudel on Wednesday.
Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: IndiGo Suspend Kathmandu Flights, Issues Travel Advisory
IndiGo Airlines on Tuesday issued a travel advisory announcing the suspension of all flights to and from Kathmandu until 12:00 pm on September 10, citing the closure of Kathmandu Airport due to the Gen Z Protest.
“All flights to and from Kathmandu stand cancelled until 1200 hrs on September 10. If your travel plans are impacted, you may opt for an alternate flight or claim a refund through our website,” the airline said in its statement.
Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: Nepal Unrest Leaves Markets Along UP Border Deserted
As unrest continues in Nepal, Uttar Pradesh’s border districts saw empty markets, with residents grappling with cancelled travel plans and severed family contacts across the frontier and many expressing concern over the disruption of their daily lives.
In Bahraich’s Rupaidiha town, which usually bustles with Nepali shoppers, markets have fallen silent.
Nepal Gen Z Protest LIVE Updates: Nepal Army Takes Control of Kathmandu Airport
The Nepal Army on Tuesday took control of the Tribhuvan Airport in Kathmandu after the agitators tried to enter its premises.
Flight services at the airport were partially suspended in view of the protests.
Air India, which operates six flights a day between New Delhi and Kathmandu, on Tuesday cancelled four flights. IndiGo and Nepal Airlines also cancelled their flights from Delhi to Kathmandu.
