Nepal's Kantipur TV offices set ablaze as Gen Z-led protests escalate

Protesters in Kathmandu set fire to a building that houses Nepal's largest media group, Kantipur TV, as Gen Z-led anti-corruption demonstrations witnessed large-scale destruction on the second day.

The media group announced the developments via its official account on social media platform X, Caliber.Az reports.

Kantipur Media Group is Nepal's leading media conglomerate, housing prominent outlets such as Kantipur Television, Radio Kantipur, and The Kathmandu Post. Headquartered in Kathmandu, specifically at Central Business Park, the organisation has been a trusted source of news and information for Nepali households since 1993.

Protestors forced staff members out of the buildings before setting the offices ablaze. No injuries have been reported so far.

In addition to the attack on the offices, the websites of Kantipur and The Kathmandu Post were also reported to be down, disrupting access to online news for readers across the country. A power cut has been experienced in most parts of Kathmandu.

Meanwhile, Prime Minister Oli tendered his resignation earlier in the day, a move confirmed by his secretariat. Local media reported that four ministers had already stepped down before Oli's announcement.

By Vafa Guliyeva