In Nepal, protests due to social media have claimed the life of the former Prime Minister's wife.

According to inkorr.com: The wife of the former Prime Minister of Nepal, Rajyalakshmi Chitrakar, died from severe injuries sustained in a fire set by protesters at their home in Dallu. This was reported by 'Gromada' citing India Today.

According to family members, a group of demonstrators allegedly forcibly dragged the former Prime Minister's wife into the house and then set it on fire. The woman was taken in critical condition to the burn hospital in Kirtipur, but she did not survive.

Protests and Violence in Nepal Due to Social Media Ban

The incident occurred against the backdrop of mass protests that have been ongoing for the second day, organized by the youth of Generation Z, despite the government's lifting of the ban on social media.

The number of fatalities in protests in Nepal has risen to 22. New victims emerged after the police in Kathmandu opened fire on demonstrators. The unrest was triggered after the government blocked most social platforms.

The Minister of Internal Affairs of Nepal, Ramesh Lekhak, resigned due to the deaths of people during protests against the ban on social media. At the same time, the government decided to lift this ban.

The death of the former Prime Minister's wife due to the arson by demonstrators illustrates the violent actions of the protesters, leading to a major tragedy. This incident vividly illustrates the exacerbation of the situation in the country due to protests triggered by the social media ban, resulting in significant human losses and the resignation of the Minister of Internal Affairs.

Massive protest actions in Nepal, sparked by the ban on social media, continue to lead to serious consequences. The death of Rajyalakshmi Chitrakar has become a bitter symbol of the violence unfolding on the streets of the country. The government's decision to lift the social media ban indicates attempts by the authorities to calm the situation, but whether this will stop the protesters remains an open question. The situation in Nepal requires careful attention, as the future of the country depends on how the authorities respond to the criticism and demands of the youth.