Snapshots of historic Singha Durbar, seat of power in Nepal, bruised by Gen Z fury

Kathmandu: The main administrative complex of the Nepal government in Kathmandu was vandalised and torched by the so-called Gen Z protestors on 8-9 September. The violent protest left several injured, bikes and cars burnt, and the main palace, the Singha Durbar, in ruins.

Then prime minister Chandra Shumsher got the Singha Durbar constructed in 1903. It was considered the largest palace in Asia at that time.

Across the country, the violent protests claimed 51 lives. Since then, the army has taken control of the streets as curfew and other restrictions remain in place.

But the protest led by the country’s youth leave in its wake a historic palace in tatters. ThePrint’s Manisha Mondal brings you photos from the ground.

 

The Singha Durbar bore the brunt of protesters’ fury. | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint

 

 

Ministry offices and buildings in Kathmandu were targeted in arson attacks by protesters. | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint

 

 

The aftermath of the attack by protesters. | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint

 

 

The administrative complex in Kathmandu was vandalised during the protests. | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint

 

 

The historical Singha Durbar, the main administrative building of Nepal’s government, suffered widespread damage during the protest. | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint

 

 

The protests led by the country’s youth caused massive damage to the palace. | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint

 

 

The Singha Darbar was heavily damaged after protestors set fire to the main building during their anti-corruption demonstrations. | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint

 

 

The anti-corruption protesters set fire to vehicles. | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint

 

 

The charred remains of a car burnt by the protesters in the VIP lane of Kathmandu. | Manisha Mondal/ThePrint