Nepal is reeling under an unprecedented wave of violence and political upheaval, as widespread anticorruption protests have thrown the country into chaos, leaving at least 51 people dead and thousands of prisoners still at large. According to sources, among the dead allegedly includes an Indian woman.
The unrest has plunged the Himalayan nation into a state of deep uncertainty, raising fears about whether its fragile economy and shaky governance can withstand the pressure.
According to police spokesperson Binod Ghimire, those killed in the unrest this week include 21 protesters, nine prisoners, three police officers, and 18 civilians. More than 1,300 people have been injured as law enforcement struggled to contain the swelling crowds and rioters.
The crisis has been further aggravated by a mass jailbreak during the turmoil. Ghimire revealed that about 13,500 prisoners had escaped from multiple prisons across the country. While some have been recaptured, 12,533 remain at large.
Several of the fugitives have reportedly tried to cross into India, where Indian border forces have detained scores attempting to flee. Tragically, some of the escapees were killed in violent encounters with Nepalese security forces.
The unrest has spiraled into a security emergency, forcing the army to impose curfews in several regions. Authorities have confirmed that more than 100 looted firearms, including automatic rifles that were brandished openly by protesters, have been recovered.
Amid this turmoil, Nepal’s political leadership is scrambling for solutions. President Ramchandra Paudel and Army Chief Ashok Raj Sigdel are scheduled to meet with former Chief Justice Sushila Karki and a leading youth activist to discuss a possible way forward.
But the situation remains dire. With an economy already struggling under high unemployment, inflation, and low investor confidence, the violent uprising has dealt a severe blow to Nepal’s stability.
Analysts warn that it may take years for the country to recover, and for now, it is unclear whether Nepal will be able to stand back on its feet or continue to spiral deeper into crisis.
This uprising is being described as one of the most serious internal challenges Nepal has faced since it transitioned to democracy, and the outcome of the current political negotiations could very well decide the nation’s future.
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