Lumbini: The Lumbini province government and its subordinate bodies witnessed damages during the recent Gen Z demonstrations held on September 8-9. A preliminary report about the damages has been made public today.
According to National News Agency Nepal, the document unveiled by the Office of the Chief Minister and Council of Ministers detailed significant damage to key government properties. The Office of the Province Chief, the Chief Minister’s residence, and the Butwal Liaison Office were completely damaged during the protests. Additionally, three vehicles were destroyed at the Chief Minister’s residence.
Acting Chief Secretary for the Province, Liladhar Subedi, reported that seven motorcycles and one car owned by the Ministry of Physical Infrastructure Development were destroyed in Dang. Minor vandalism incidents were also documented in government entities in Arghakhanchi. Under the Ministry of Urban Development, a motorcycle was burned in Rupandehi, and belongings inside the ministers’ quarters in Lamahi, Dang, were set on fire.
The Butwal-based Treasury Controller Office reported damages amounting to around Rs 9.6 million. Offices under the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, and Transport, including transport offices in Rupandehi, Banke, and Dang, the Directorate of Industry in Bhairahawa, the Office of Cottage and Small Industries in Dang, and the Tourism Information Center in Banke, experienced significant damages due to arson and vandalism.
Further reports indicate that the Health Minister’s residence sustained damage, and under the Ministry of Energy, eight motorcycles were burned in Dang. The Directorate of Forests also reported significant destruction. The Province Public Service Commission suffered from arson and vandalism, leading to the destruction of storage rooms and the loss of property records belonging to employees and public representatives, with six vehicles reduced to ashes.
However, the administrative complex of the province government in Deukhuri, Rapti Valley, remained undamaged.