After the Nepali government imposed a sweeping ban on major social media platforms, mass protests erupted—led largely by Gen Z—escalating into violence across Kathmandu.

Demonstrators torched the parliament building, stormed prisons, and set fire to politicians’ homes, including that of former Prime Minister Jhala Nath Khanal, where his wife was inside during the blaze.

The unrest turned deadly, with at least 19 people killed and hundreds wounded in clashes with security forces, drawing international concern and condemnation.

Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli subsequently resigned amid the chaos, though the protests continued as demonstrators demanded deeper political reforms beyond the lifting of the ban.

The sudden turn from digital censorship to widespread destruction and bloodshed highlights deep-seated frustrations among Nepal’s youth over corruption and lack of opportunity, as reported by Fox News.