Former Nepal Prime Minister and CPN (Unified Socialist) senior leader Jhalanath Khanal’s wife, Rabi Laxmi Chitrakar, succumbed to burn injuries on Tuesday after their residence in Dallu was set ablaze by Gen Z protesters. According to party leader Naresh Shahi, she had sustained severe injuries and was rushed to the Nepali Army Hospital in Chhauni, where she was admitted to the ICU. Despite efforts to save her, she tragically passed away during treatment.
He stated that Laxmi was at home with her son Nirbhik Khanal when the protestors started the fire, as reported by Setopati. While she suffered injuries, Jhalanath Khanal was rescued by the Nepali Army before the house was set on fire.
Nepali Army, Top Security Chiefs Make Joint Appeal
Meanwhile, the Nepali Army and chiefs of other security agencies have issued a joint appeal, urging protesters to restrain and resolve the crisis through dialogue. They also called upon all concerned parties to find a peaceful solution to the problem through political dialogue.
“As the Prime Minister’s resignation has already been accepted by the president, we call upon all to restrain and not to allow more loss to life and property in this difficult situation,” they said.
“A peaceful resolution through dialogue is the only way to restore order and stability,” the joint statement added.
Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel Resigns
Nepal President Ram Chandra Poudel officially resigned on Tuesday amid ongoing violent Gen Z-led protests across the country. His resignation came just hours after Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli stepped down on Tuesday afternoon. The protests, which began on Monday, continued into Tuesday, with demonstrators storming and setting fire to the Parliament House, Oli’s private residence, and the homes of other Nepali Congress leaders.
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