Police fire rubber bullets as Gen Z protest escalates in Baneshwor
Summary
Protests by Gen Z youths against corruption and social media bans in Baneshwor escalated, resulting in police firing rubber bullets and aerial shots to regain control. Curfews have been imposed in the area amid high tensions.
Key Points
- Gen Z-led protests in New Baneshwor escalated with demonstrators storming the Federal Parliament premises.
- Police responded to the unrest with tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets, and aerial firing to control the crowd.
- A curfew from 12:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. was imposed in New Baneshwor and surrounding areas by the Kathmandu District Administration Office.
- Protests also occurred in other cities including Biratnagar, Butwal, Chitwan, and Pokhara, focusing on corruption and social media bans.
