Genj Z Nepal, the initiator of today’s protest against corruption and ban of social media platforms, through social media has called on everyone to return home immediately after the protests went out of control.

“Different vested groups are stirring up the crowd. Our protest has become successful. Please return home immediately,” reads a  notice issued by Gen Z Nepal.  

The District Administration Office, Kathmandu, has imposed a curfew in the Baneshwor area following a clash between Gen Z protesters and police personnel.

The prohibitory order has been effective from Baneshwor Chowk to the west up to Bijulibazar Bridge via Everest Hotel, from Baneshwor Chowk to the east up to Tinkune Chowk via Minbhawan and Shantinagar, from Baneshwor Chowk to the north up to Ratna Rajya Secondary School via Eyeplex Mall, and from Baneshwor Chowk to the south up to Shankhamul Bridge via the Shankhamul roadway, according to the notice issued by Kathmandu Chief District Officer Chhabilal Rijal.

During the implementation of the curfew order, no movement, gathering, demonstration, rally, meeting or picketing has been allowed in the specified areas.

The curfew began at 12:30 pm today and will remain effective till 10 pm today.