Police to launch search operation for looted weapons
Summary
The Nepal Police has launched a search operation to recover 600 weapons looted during the Gen Z Movement protests after a public ultimatum saw only 500 weapons returned voluntarily.
Key Points
- Nepal Police are conducting a search operation to recover 600 looted weapons remaining from the Gen Z Movement protests.
- 1,276 rifles and pistols were stolen during the September 8-9 protests; only 500 have been returned so far.
- The Home Ministry has warned that failure to return weapons voluntarily will lead to legal action and special enforcement.
- Looted weapons pose a threat to public safety and could destabilize Nepal's upcoming March 2026 elections.
