Curfew imposed in Butwal–Bhairahawa amid escalating Gen Z protests
Summary
A curfew has been imposed in Butwal and Bhairahawa amid escalating nationwide Gen Z protests against corruption and social media bans, with several other cities also enforcing curfews due to intensifying unrest.
Key Points
- The Rupandehi District Administration imposed a curfew in Butwal–Bhairahawa from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. due to escalating Gen Z protests.
- The curfew prohibits all movement, gatherings, and demonstrations within defined boundaries in Butwal and Bhairahawa.
- Curfews have also been declared in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and Itahari as protests have intensified across multiple cities.
- The Gen Z protests target corruption and the government’s social media ban and have increasingly involved confrontations with security forces.
