Gen-Z Protest in Kathmandu — What Happened Today - BCANP

LIVE • Kathmandu • Sept 8

Multiple outlets report at least 11–14 deaths and dozens injured after police
used tear gas, water cannons, rubber bullets and live fire near Parliament during protests
against the social-media ban and corruption.

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Last updated: . Figures may change as hospitals and authorities confirm.

Today’s timeline

Morning: Students and young workers gather at Maitighar Mandala and march toward New Baneshwar/Parliament.
Afternoon: Barricades breached; police deploy tear gas and water cannons, then rubber bullets and later live ammunition.
By late afternoon: Newsrooms report 11–14 dead, with dozens to 80+ injured across Kathmandu hospitals. Curfew orders announced in key areas.

Casualties & injuries (what outlets report)

Deaths: AP cites at least 11; Reuters, Al Jazeera, and The Kathmandu Post cite
14. Injuries: reports range from dozens to 80+ in treatment at
the National Trauma Centre, Civil Hospital and others.

Fire & damage: a local official told media an ambulance was set on fire near Parliament
as clashes intensified. (We will update with verified details.)

What sparked the protest?

The government banned 26 social media platforms, saying firms failed to register under new rules.
Critics call it a free-speech crackdown that also harms students, small businesses and civil society.
Protest demands include restoring platforms, ending censorship, and tackling corruption and nepotism.

If you’re heading out

Stay peaceful and follow marshals’ instructions. Don’t damage property.
Carry water, mask/scarf, small first-aid, and a card with name + emergency contacts.
If irritants are used: blink naturally; rinse with clean water or sterile saline; seek care for persistent symptoms.
Avoid rumors. Share only verified updates.

How to help now

Share verified updates; avoid doxxing or posting unblurred minors.
Donate supplies (water, saline, masks) to trusted volunteer hubs.
Report incidents responsibly via our “Voice of People” form.

Sources (live)

AP: police opened fire; at least 11 dead; curfew imposed.
Reuters/Al Jazeera/Kathmandu Post: 14 dead, dozens injured; ambulance set on fire; hospitals treating wounded.
Coverage on the social-media ban & list of platforms from multiple tech/business outlets.

We’ll keep updating as hospitals and officials confirm figures.