Nepal Gen Z Protest News Highlights: PM Modi issues appeal for peace – ‘Heart-wrenching to see…’

The ministry has also shared emergency contact numbers for assistance.

You can reach out to the Embassy of India in Kathmandu at the following numbers:

+977-980 860 2881 (also available on WhatsApp)

+977-981 032 6134 (also available on WhatsApp)

The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has issued a travel advisory and urged Indians to defer their travel to Nepal until the situation stabilises.

“Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution,” the statement said.

According to reports, the Gen Z protest leaders have called for a meeting on Wednesday. Details remain scarce about the next step planned by the agitators.

News website The Kathmandu Post went abruptly offline on Tuesday after protesters attacked the Kantipur media headquarters.

“Editorial Note: Kantipur’s building was attacked today and set on fire. As a result, our servers are down, so we are posting all our reporting and updates on our social media platforms. Thanks for supporting our work,” the website wrote on X.

“After returning from the day’s tour today, there was a detailed discussion about the events in Nepal at the meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security Affairs. The violence that has occurred in Nepal is heart-wrenching. My heart is extremely disturbed by the fact that many young people have lost their lives. Nepal’s stability, peace, and prosperity are of utmost importance. I humbly appeal to all my brothers and sisters in Nepal to maintain peace and order,” he wrote on X.

The Nepal Army on Tuesday said that it will take charge of security operations from 10 pm, hours after Prime Minister K P Sharma Oli resigned following 27 hours of violent protests in Kathmandu and other parts of the country.

In a statement issued by the Directorate of Public Relations and Information, the army said that “some groups are taking undue advantage of the difficult situation and causing severe damage to ordinary citizens and public property”.

A Sputnik report cited local sources to claim that Nepal was expected to announce a new government within the next few hours.

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on Tuesday directed Chief Secretary Shalini Rajneesh to take measures to ensure the safe return of 39 Kannadigas stranded at the Kathmandu airport.

“The sudden nationwide protests by students and youth in Nepal have created a tense atmosphere across the country. As a result, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah has instructed the Chief Secretary to the government, Shalini Rajneesh, to ensure the safe return of 39 Kannadigas stranded at the Kathmandu airport to the state. The Chief Secretary has discussed with the concerned officials and taken necessary action,” the CM’s office said in a statement.

“UP Police on high alert along Nepal border on CM Yogi Adityanath’s directives amid unrest in neighbouring country. Special 24×7 control room set up in Lucknow with helplines to assist Indians stranded in Nepal,” said ADG Amitabh Yash.

The Nepal Army issued a sharp warning for protesters indulging in damage, looting and arson amid the ongoing agitation. General Ashok Raj Sigdel issued a statement noting that some groups were taking advantage of the chaos to harm civilians and public property. The army warned that security agencies would take decisive measures if this continued to restore order starting from 10 pm.

Sigdel also reiterated the commitment of the Army to protect citizens and urged public cooperation.

Political unrest in Nepal has led to a near-complete halt in movement across the international border at Panitanki in the northern part of West Bengal, leaving hundreds of trucks stranded on the Indian side. Vehicle movement through the Panitanki border has stopped since Monday afternoon. Police have also set up checkpoints and begun vehicle checks from early morning.

The Sashastra Seema Bal, which guards the 1751-km-long unfenced international front with Nepal, has stepped up security across all its border posts and vulnerable points in the wake of unrest.

A high alert has been sounded in Uttar Pradesh’s seven districts bordering Nepal. The districts are Maharajganj, Siddharthnagar, Balrampur, Shravasti, Bahraich, Lakhimpur Kheri and Pilibhit.

Security arrangements involve joint patrolling by the Sashastra Seema Bal, local police and intelligence units.

The Bihar Police headquarters has also issued a high alert in districts along the international border. Authorities have called for special vigilance, monitoring movement and potential unrest.

Nepal President Ram Chandra Paudel has invited the protesters for talks next week. He had also indicated earlier that the KP Sharma Oli-led cabinet would continue until a new government was formed. Protesters have, however, issued calls for all lawmakers to resign.

Kathmandu Mayor Balen Shah — touted as the best contender for the ‘interim PM’ role — also said that no dialogue would take place until the parliament was dissolved. He appealed to protesters to be prepared for talks with the Nepali Army, but stressed that these discussions can only happen after the dissolution of parliament.

According to an update by Khabarhub, protesters have now attacked the Gautam Buddha International Airport in Bhairahawa. They reportedly set fire to several vehicles in the parking area. The international airport is located in Siddharthanagar and serves the Lumbini region.

At least 24 protesters have now been killed amid the ‘Gen Z’ agitation. According to a report by Setopati, three people injured during protests on Tuesday have now succumbed to their injuries while undergoing treatment at Civil Hospital. This takes the toll up to 24 — including 22 in Kathmandu and two in Itahari.

Hundreds of inmates reportedly fled on Tuesday as protesters stormed Dhangadhi jail amid the ongoing unrest.

The National Human Rights Commission has issued a press note urging the agitating groups to make their protest peaceful, dignified and restrained.

Security has been heightened outside the Embassy of Nepal in Delhi. The Himalayan country is currently violent protests against the alleged government corruption — with protestors targeting the residences of political leaders and ministers. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned this afternoon amid the protests.

Air India has announced a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges for passengers with flight bookings for Nepal.

“In view of the current situation and closure of airport in Kathmandu, Air India is offering passengers with confirmed bookings for travel to and from Kathmandu until 11 September, on tickets issued up to 9 September, a one-time waiver on rescheduling charges,” Air India wrote on X.

“As the situation on the border is concerned, it is absolutely peaceful at the International border and on the Indian side of the border. However, some violent incidents have been reported from the other side of the border (in Nepal) since morning. We are alert and have increased our deployment in the area. An additional deployment was made from the Police headquarters,” said Rajesh Kumar Yadav — the ADG & IG of North Bengal Police.

He also said that the authorities had geared up their ‘intelligence machinery’ in view of the situation. The situation is being closely monitored at the Panitanki Indo-Nepal border area.

“We will be working in close coordination with SSB. SSB has also increased their foot on the ground in this area. The Immigration & Customs Office across the border has been attacked. Movement of people across the border has been stopped,” he added.

“The Parliament building is set on fire by the Gen-Z protestors. Yesterday, Nepal Police personnel killed at least 19 students. The protest is not because of the social media ban, but we are protesting because we want a youth leader. We want change. The Gen-Z demands a youth leader,” a protestor told ANI.

SpiceJet Airlines has cancelled all flights to and from Kathmandu for September 10.

“TravelAdvisory: Due to the prevailing situation in Kathmandu, our flights To/From Kathmandu stand cancelled for 10th Sep’25. The information will be communicated to all the passengers via SMS/Email on their registered contact details,” the airlines said.

Local media reports indicated that Chief of Army Staff Ashok Raj Sigdel is set to brief the nation about the current situation.

“We are analysing the latest developments of the Gen Z movement. Nepal Army is always committed to protect the interests and security of Nepalese people, and keeping the latest developments in mind, we express our commitment towards protecting the life and property of the people,” the Nepal Army said in a statement.

It requested “all the youths and the entire countrymen to remain calm and maintain social harmony and national unity so that the present situation doesn’t deteriorate further.” “It is the duty of all Nepalese to preserve and protect the historical, cultural, archaeological and national properties of the country in this critical situation,” the statement added.

According to a Presidential aide, Ram Chandra Paudel has called the protesters for talks next week.

The office of the Nepal President insisted on Tuesday evening that Ram Chandra Poudel has not resigned from his position — contrary to reports about his ouster.

According to local media reports, the protesters have set fire to parts of the Presidential Residence. The development came even as President Ram Chandra Paudel reportedly tended his resignation. They reportedly targeted the presidential office located within the residence.

“In view of the developing situation in Nepal, Indian citizens are advised to defer travel there until the situation has stabilised. Indian citizens presently in Nepal are advised to shelter in their current places of residence, avoid going out onto the streets and exercise all due caution. They are also advised to follow local safety advisories from Nepal authorities as well as the Embassy of India in Kathmandu,” the MEA said.