Gen Z Protests: Funerals, Martyrs, and Aftermath

State honors were bestowed at the funerals for some victims of the Gen Z protests in Kathmandu on Tuesday. The Pashupati Aryaghat hosted the cremations for four victims, with other bodies being taken across various districts. Energy Minister Kulman Ghising and Home Affairs Minister Om Prakash Aryal participated in the solemn rites alongside grieving families.

The procession commenced from the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital, where the bodies underwent postmortem. Thousands gathered at Pashupati to pay their respects. Meanwhile, six victims were transported to their respective districts for cremation following the postmortem process earlier in the week.

In an announcement on Sunday, Prime Minister Sushila Karki declared those killed in the September protests as martyrs. The government promised NRs. 1.5 million in compensation for each victim's family and announced a public holiday in mourning. My Republica reported significant protest-related damage, prompting ministries to evaluate losses as road construction efforts persist.

(With inputs from agencies.)