
Death toll in Nepal's anti-graft protests jumps to 72
Published on: Sept. 14, 2025, 2:16 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
Nepal witnessed violent anti-corruption protests last week. The death toll has now reached 72, according to the health ministry. Search teams are recovering bodies from damaged buildings. Over 2,113 people sustained injuries in the unrest. Government buildings and private properties were targeted. Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli resigned. Former Chief Justice Sushila Karki is the interim prime minister.