The ongoing Gen Z protests in the Kathmandu Valley have resulted in a tragic increase in the death toll, now reaching 31. This information comes from officials at the Department of Forensic Medicine at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, where postmortem examinations are being conducted. The identities of 25 victims have been provisionally confirmed. Six individuals remain unidentified. Identifications have largely been made through documents found at protest locations or by family members recognizing the deceased. Over 1000 people have sustained injuries across the region due to the protests. In a separate incident, the wife of former Nepalese PM Khanal is in critical condition after an arson attack during the demonstrations. Ravi Laxmi Chitrakar, the wife of former PM Jhala Nath Khanal, is severely burned after protestors set fire to her home in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, negotiations are taking place between the Nepalese Army, President Ram Chandra Paudel, and Gen Z youth representatives to establish an interim government. Gen Z protest leaders have nominated former Chief Justice Sushila Karki for the interim Prime Minister role. The talks will involve Karki’s team and Army leadership, with the potential for the President’s Office to become involved. Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balendra Shah ‘Balen’ has also expressed support for Karki’s candidacy. The protests began on September 8, 2025, in Kathmandu and other major cities like Pokhara, Butwal, and Birgunj, following the government’s ban on major social media platforms. Curfew is in effect in several cities, including Kathmandu, and is scheduled to continue until Friday morning. Protesters are calling for an end to corruption and favouritism, demanding greater government accountability and transparency. Social media trends highlighting the wealth of politicians’ children have fueled public discontent.
Kathmandu Valley Protests: Death Toll Hits 31, Discussions on Interim Governance Underway
