Nepal's army has deployed patrols on the streets of Kathmandu, as the Himalayan nation reels from the worst unrest it has seen in decades.Fierce protests against corruption and nepotism spiralled further on Tuesday into arson and violence.

Nepal is in turmoil after Gen Z-led protests forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign. The unrest, sparked by anger over a social media ban, quickly turned violent as demonstrators stormed Parliament,

Equally significant is the demand for a full-fledged investigation into alleged corruption and loot over the past three decades.

One analyst told Newsweek the protests are part of a "generational reckoning against a culture of political impunity."

Over the past two days, Gen Z demonstrations have escalated sharply, resulting in at least 19 deaths and more than 500 injuries in clashes around the Federal Parliament and other parts of Kathmandu.

Nepal Army personnel were deployed across major cities, including the Kathmandu Valley, from early morning. Using loudspeakers, soldiers urged citizens to refrain from joining demonstrations

Following Oli's resignation amidst violent Gen Z protests, Kathmandu Mayor Shah urged restraint. He acknowledged their success but cautioned against property damage, emphasising constructive engagement.

Nepal’s prime minister has resigned after more than a dozen people were killed and hundreds injured during youth-led protests sparked by a government ban on social media platforms, widespread corruption,