Nepal’s political turmoil took a dramatic turn on Tuesday as Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli stepped down amid a wave of Gen-Z demonstrations that shook the country. Protests turned violent in Kathmandu and several other cities, with reports of arson, vandalism, and street clashes. Social media platforms have been flooded with videos of the unrest, including one widely shared clip showing Finance Minister Bishnu Paudel being chased and physically attacked by protesters.
Watch: Nepal Finance Minister Beaten
Nepal’s Finance Minister Bishnu Prasad Paudel runs as a mob chasea him.
The attack occurred as thousands of Gen Z protesters clashed with security forces across the capital, Kathmandu, and other cities. pic.twitter.com/SbMts9LTaK
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The video of the incident has gone viral on social media, capturing a massive crowd chasing Bishnu Paudel through narrow streets. The clip shows him being attacked with punches and kicks as he tries to escape. At one point, Paudel stumbles to the ground after being struck by a protester approaching from the opposite direction.
