Protesters torch homes of top leaders

Summary

Protesters set fire to the homes of senior Nepali Congress leaders including Sher Bahadur Deuba and Ram Chandra Poudel in Kathmandu.

Key Points
  • Protesters torched the residence of Nepali Congress President Sher Bahadur Deuba in Budhanilkantha.
  • The private residence of President Ram Chandra Poudel in Boharatar was also set on fire by protesters.
  • Outgoing Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak's house in Kalanki was torched during the protests.
  • NC General Secretary Gagan Thapa's residence in Ratopul was also targeted by protesters.
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