Troops were deployed throughout Kathmandu, where there is a return to normalcy after the capital city saw its worst turmoil in years. The protests broke out following a contentious social media ban that authorities later cancelled, but not before security forces opened fire with tear gas and rubber bullets, shooting dead 19 people and injuring hundreds.

"Pity talks have started and will continue today," said Raja Ram Basnet, the army spokesperson, emphasizing attempts to steadily normalize the situation. Nepal s health ministry has confirmed that 30 lives were lost and 1,033 injured.

The army indicated prohibitory orders would continue throughout most of Kathmandu and surrounding districts but international flights at the city s airport kept operating as planned.

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Described as the "Gen Z" movement, the demonstrations were powered mostly by young individuals who were angry due to corruption and unemployment. Protesters have rallied behind ex-Chief Justice Sushila Karki as caretaker prime minister.

The unrest, which saw government buildings, the Supreme Court, ministers’ residences, and even former PM Oli’s private home set ablaze, only subsided after the resignation. Several businesses were also targeted, including hotels in Pokhara and the Hilton in Kathmandu.