Nepal Protest Violence Death Toll Rises to 51: Police
At least 51 people killed during anti-corruption protests in Nepal this week as the chaos that toppled the government becomes clear.
KATHMANDU: At least 51 people were killed during violent anti-corruption protests in Nepal this week, police said Friday in an updated toll.
The full scale of chaos that led to the fall of the government is now evident.Talks continue between the president, protest representatives, key potential figures who may lead an interim administration and the army – which has imposed a curfew and taken charge of the streets.At least 21 protesters were among those killed, mainly on Monday during a police crackdown on demonstrations against a government ban on social media, alleged corruption, and poor governance.On Tuesday, protesters set the parliament building ablaze.
In response, KP Sharma Oli resigned as prime minister, and the army took charge of the streets.Nepal’s army said Friday that they had recovered more than 100 guns looted during the uprising, where protestors were seen brandishing automatic rifles.Police spokesman Binod Ghimire stated that “51 people have died so far this week in the protests, including at least 21 protestors and three policemen”.Additionally, over 12,500 prisoners who escaped from various jails across the country during the chaos remain on the run.
According to Ghimire, “About 13,500 prisoners had escaped – some have been recaptured, with 12,533 still at large”.The dead include prisoners killed during or after their escape in clashes with Nepali security forces.Some fugitives attempted to cross into India, where scores were apprehended by Indian border forces.
The full scale of chaos that led to the fall of the government is now evident.Talks continue between the president, protest representatives, key potential figures who may lead an interim administration and the army – which has imposed a curfew and taken charge of the streets.At least 21 protesters were among those killed, mainly on Monday during a police crackdown on demonstrations against a government ban on social media, alleged corruption, and poor governance.On Tuesday, protesters set the parliament building ablaze.
In response, KP Sharma Oli resigned as prime minister, and the army took charge of the streets.Nepal’s army said Friday that they had recovered more than 100 guns looted during the uprising, where protestors were seen brandishing automatic rifles.Police spokesman Binod Ghimire stated that “51 people have died so far this week in the protests, including at least 21 protestors and three policemen”.Additionally, over 12,500 prisoners who escaped from various jails across the country during the chaos remain on the run.
According to Ghimire, “About 13,500 prisoners had escaped – some have been recaptured, with 12,533 still at large”.The dead include prisoners killed during or after their escape in clashes with Nepali security forces.Some fugitives attempted to cross into India, where scores were apprehended by Indian border forces.
