Police still using Second World War-era hunting rifles
Summary
The Gen Z protests on September 8 led to 19 deaths due to lapses in Nepal Police's crowd control and use of outdated weapons. The police force suffered low morale after riots and loss of equipment.
Key Points
- The Gen Z protests on September 8 caused 19 deaths due to disproportionate police force.
- Police intelligence and command mechanisms failed to anticipate and manage the large-scale protest.
- Police still use outdated weapons like Second World War-era hunting rifles due to procurement issues.
- Security concerns remain high ahead of the March 5 elections due to damaged infrastructure and looted weapons.
