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Former PM Khanal’s residence set on fire, wife critically injured



KATHMANDU: The ongoing “Gen Z” protests turned violent on Tuesday, with arson reported at the residence of former Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal in Dallu, Kathmandu.

Protesters set fire to the house while Khanal’s wife, Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar, was inside. She sustained severe burn injuries and was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital.

According to family sources, her condition is critical, with burns on multiple parts of her body and serious damage to her lungs.

 

Publish Date : 09 September 2025 17:07 PM

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