Nepal Anti-Corruption Protests Kill 51, Over 1,300 Injured, Government Toppled

Nepal has been rocked by violent anti-corruption protests triggered by a social media ban, resulting in at least 51 deaths including protesters, police personnel, prisoners, and others. The unrest led to the resignation of Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli after hundreds of demonstrators stormed his office demanding accountability for the deaths during police action. The protests escalated further with arson attacks on key government buildings including the Parliament, the President's Office, and the Prime Minister's residence. More than 12,500 prisoners escaped from multiple jails during the chaos and remain at large, complicating efforts to restore order. The army has imposed a curfew in Kathmandu, and a high-level crisis meeting is underway to determine the leadership of an interim government, with former chief justice Sushila Karki emerging as a leading candidate. Police stations and other public services are gradually resuming operations as the nation attempts to return to normalcy amid ongoing security concerns.