Nepal Social Media Ban After the ban on social media in Nepal, the Gen-Z movement has turned violent in which 19 people have died so far. According to the Himalayan Times, 16 of the dead are from Kathmandu and 2 from Itahari. More than 200 people have also been injured in the protests, including protesters, security personnel and journalists.

The death toll in the Gen-Z protest that erupted after the social media ban in Nepal has risen to 19. According to the Himalayan Times report, 16 of the dead was from Kathmandu and two from Itahari. More than 200 people have also been injured in the protest. The injured include protesters, security personnel and journalists.

According to media reports, political turmoil has intensified in Nepal at this time. An emergency cabinet meeting has been called at the Prime Minister's residence and in this Nepal's Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has announced his resignation on moral grounds. On the other hand, the students are not ready to leave the streets.

Army was deployed in Nepal

Actually, the government in Nepal had given an ultimatum to social media companies to register under the rules within a week. Even after the deadline, a dozen platforms including Meta, Google did not register. After this, the Oli government took action and decided to ban these platforms.

Nepal's youth took to the streets in protest against this decision of the government. First the security forces tried to control the crowd with lathicharge, tear gas shells and rubber bullets, but after the situation worsened the army had to be deployed. Curfew has been imposed in many cities of Nepal. Free treatment has been announced for the injured people.

Vigilance has been increased on Nepal's border with India. All examinations in Nepal have also been postponed. The protesters allege that the security forces are firing bullets at them. There are reports of clashes in trauma centers and civil hospitals as well.

PC Jagran