Nepal Violent Protests Death Toll Hits 34
(MENAFN) The death toll from the violent protests sweeping across Nepal has climbed to 34, with at least 1,368 others injured, the Ministry of Health and Population confirmed Thursday.
Ministry spokesperson Dr. Prakash Budhathoki, citing nationwide figures, informed OnlineKhabar that 949 of the injured individuals have already been released from medical care.
The protests erupted earlier this week after a government-imposed social media ban triggered widespread anger, particularly among Gen Z activists. Demonstrations quickly escalated into a broader anti-corruption uprising, ultimately forcing Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to step down.
Security in the Himalayan nation has since been handed over to the military. Troops have been deployed nationwide, and curfews remain in effect as the army works to suppress further unrest.
In one of the deadliest incidents yet, two people were killed early Thursday when soldiers opened fire to prevent a jailbreak in the Ramechhap district of Bagmati province. Prisoners had breached multiple internal locks and were attempting to break open the main gate when security forces intervened.
Authorities say the situation has been contained. “14,307 prisoners have escaped from various prisons across the country,” said Nepal Police Central spokesman Binod Ghimire, according to media.
Deliberations are ongoing to form a transitional government. In a symbolic move, protesters overwhelmingly selected former Chief Justice Sushila Karki through an online poll as a preferred candidate to lead the interim administration, though no official appointment has been made.
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