Kathmandu: Prime Minister Sushila Karki today visited the National Trauma Centre to take stock of the youths who were injured during the recent Gen Z demonstrations and are receiving treatment there.
According to National News Agency Nepal, during the Prime Minister’s visit, the Centre’s Chief Dr. Badri Rijal informed her that 36 individuals were admitted to the facility, with six in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) and two in a critical condition. He further mentioned that although some patients have been prescribed surgery, immediate procedures may not be possible due to the severity of their injuries.
The recent demonstrations resulted in the deaths of 51 people, while thousands sustained injuries during the two-day nationwide anti-corruption protests, including those in the Kathmandu Valley. The demonstrations led to the formation of an interim government under the leadership of Sushila Karki and the dissolution of the parliament, which has a mandate to hold elections to the House of Representatives on March 5, 2026.