Katmandú: Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, the wife of former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, died after suffering fatal injuries when the protesters allegedly burned their home in Dallu, Katmandu, the Indian media reported on Tuesday.
According to family members, protesters forced Chitrakar inside the residence before lighting the fire. She was urgently taken to the Kirtipur Burn hospital in a critical condition, but succumbed to her wounds during treatment. The reports indicated that he had suffered severe burns in various parts of his body, including his lungs.
The attack occurred as violent protests and led by generation Z extended by Nepal for the second consecutive day, caused by accusations of corruption, unemployment and the prohibition of government social networks.
Although the ban was built on Monday night, protesters continued to set fire to buildings, which led to the closing of Katmandú airport and incited India to issue an advice by urging their nationals in Nepal to remain inside.
The videos that circulate online showed the Parliament building and the residences of the main political leaders, including President Ram Chandra Paudel, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Prime Ministers Pushpa Kamal Dahal 'Prachanda' and Sher Bahadur Deuba, who set fires.
According to the reports, the Minister of Finance, Bishnu Paudel, was also attacked, although the authenticity of some images could not be verified independently.
At least 19 people were killed during the demonstrations one day before, one of the most mortal repressions in years that fed public anger. Facing the growing pressure, Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli presented his resignation, and the assistants confirmed that he resigned after consultations with the head of the Nepal's army.
President Ramchandra Paudel, whose offices were also burned by the mobs, begged that “all parties exert restrictions, do not allow more damage.”
The call was resonated by the Indian neighbor, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi saying that “Stability, Peace and Prosperity of Nepal are of the utmost importance for us.”
The United Nations Head of Rights, Volker Turk, said he was “horrified” by violence and asked for conversations. Those appeals did not seem to be treated.
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) said that the headquarters of an important editor, the Kantipur media group, was burning and asked the “protesters not to point to journalists.”
The International Crisis Group described it as an “important turning point in the country's awkward experience with the democratic government.”
Katmandu airport remains open, but some flights were canceled after the fire smoke affected visibility, said Rinji Sherpa airport spokesman.
– With additional AFP contribution.
