Newly appointed Nepal Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday announced that those killed during the recent Gen Z-led uprising will be officially honoured as martyrs.
Making the declaration in her first national address after taking charge, Karki said her interim government would support the victims’ families and recognise the sacrifice of young protesters who lost their lives.
“I am deeply pained by the loss suffered by families, especially those who lost school- and college-going children. Those killed in the crackdown on the Gen Z Revolution will be declared martyrs. Their families will receive financial aid of Rs 10 lakh, and assistance will also be extended to the injured,” she said.
At least 51 people were killed and over 1,300 were injured as clashes broke out between demonstrators and police.
