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Gen Z protest death toll rises to 18, over 200 injured nationwide

Gen Z protest death toll rises to 18, over 200 injured nationwide

Author: THT Online Category: Mountain September 8, 2025 Everest, Nepal

The death toll from the Gen Z protests against corruption and the government’s social media ban has climbed to 18, while more than 200 people have been injured across Nepal.

Hospitals in Kathmandu overwhelmed; curfews imposed across multiple cities KATHMANDU, SEPTEMBER 8 The death toll from the Gen Z protests against corruption and the government's social media ban has climbed to 18, while more than 200 people have been injured across Nepal. Death toll from Afghan earthquake jumps to more than 2,200 as aid agencies plead for funds Sunsari road collision: Death toll rises to four, three victims identified According to reports, 16 of the deceased were in Kathmandu Valley and two in Itahari. Hospitals confirmed fatalities as follows: 7 at Trauma Center, 3 at Everest Hospital, 3 at Civil Hospital, 2 at Kathmandu Medical College, and 1 at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. The number of injured remains uncertain due to the overwhelming volume of cases, however it is believed to be over 200. Those injured include Gen Z protesters, security personnel, and journalists. Hospitals such as Trauma Center and Civil Hospital are reportedly struggling to accommodate patients and have started referring cases to other facilities. Authorities said the identities of the deceased and many injured are yet to be confirmed. The Ministry of Health earlier instructed hospitals to provide free treatment to all injured protesters. Meanwhile, curfew orders have been issued in several parts of the country to contain unrest: Kathmandu Valley:Curfew in key areas including New Baneshwor after protesters stormed the Federal Parliament premises. Pokhara (Kaski):Curfew in Shahid Chowk and adjoining areas from 2 p.m. until further notice after vandalism at the Chief Minister's Office. Itahari (Sunsari):Indefinite curfew enforced from 3:30 p.m. after violent clashes. Butwal–Bhairahawa (Rupandehi):Curfew from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Monday. The Gen Z protest has spread beyond Kathmandu, with large demonstrations reported in Biratnagar, Chitwan, Jhapa, and Rupandehi, many of which have turned confrontational.

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