Nepal On Boil: Several Injured As Youngsters Protest Against Social Media Ban

Lakhs of youth have taken to the streets in massive protests against the ban on social media in Nepal. The social media ban came into effect on 4th September 2025, targeting platforms that had not registered with the Nepalese government. This includes major sites like Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, X, and YouTube, which are very popular amongst youth for sharing ideas.

#BREAKING: Massive protests in Nepal as the GenZ protestors storm Nepal’s Parliament against social media ban and against Govt’s corruption. Major clashes between young protestors and police. pic.twitter.com/9Kx4tD0sY5

— Aditya Raj Kaul (@AdityaRajKaul) September 8, 2025

🚨Breking news:-नेपाल सरकार के खिलाफ युवा ब्रिगेड का काठमांडू में उग्र प्रदर्शन, सोशल मीडिया बैन के खिलाफ सड़कों पर उतरे युवा।#socialmediaban#Nepal #kathmandu #protest | pic.twitter.com/kWXis1WP8e

— Aman Verma (@aman9950) September 8, 2025

Nepal : CALL FOR PROTEST
GEN-Z CALLS FOR PROTEST AGAINST CORRUPTION & SOCIAL MEDIA BAN ON SEPTEMBER 8 AT MAITIGHAR.

What is your opinion on this protest? pic.twitter.com/Ck3c9LWb9Q

— Neha Gurung (@nehaGurung1692) September 8, 2025

Meanwhile, a huge crowd of young protesters stormed Nepal's Parliament. Several protesters reportedly sustained injuries in clashes between young protesters and police.

According to reports, thousands of protesters have taken to the streets in Nepal's capital, Kathmandu.

Kathmandu's District Administration Office enforced a curfew as violent encounters erupted between protesters and security officials, necessitating military intervention to restore calm. Capital demonstrators successfully blocked the army's movement despite official restrictions.

The crisis intensified in Damak with police shootings claiming one life and injuring at least 80 people. Violence spread to New Baneshwar, where additional protesters suffered gunshot wounds. Medical treatment was provided at hospitals such as Everest and Civil, whilst demonstrators created an emergency medical station in Maitighar.