Indefinite curfew imposed in Itahari as Gen Z protests escalate
Summary
An indefinite curfew has been imposed in Itahari Sub-Metropolitan City following escalated protests by Gen Z against corruption and the government's social media ban, with similar unrest reported across several Nepali cities.
Key Points
- The Sunsari District Administration imposed an indefinite curfew in Itahari starting 3:30 p.m. on Monday due to escalating Gen Z protests.
- The curfew restricts movement and gatherings within designated boundaries in Itahari city.
- The curfew order is signed by Chief District Officer Dharmendra Kumar Mishra and remains until further notice.
- Protests led by Gen Z youths against corruption and social media ban have spread across multiple cities including Biratnagar, Butwal, Chitwan, Pokhara, and Jhapa.
