KATHMANDU: The series of vandalism and arson incidents that took place on September 9, 2025 had started from Deuba Chowk in Kathmandu, according to a report by the National Human Rights Commission (NHRC).
The report states that violence spread across the country after a group defied prohibitory orders and security directives and launched an attack at around 11 am on the residence of the then Energy Minister.
According to the report, the unrest later escalated into vandalism, arson, and looting targeting political party offices, residences of top leaders, Singha Durbar, the Supreme Court, police posts, government offices, business establishments, and private properties.
The report further mentions that protesters also surrounded Nakhu Prison in Lalitpur. A crowd including Rastriya Swatantra Party leaders Manish Jha and Hari Dhakal allegedly escorted party chair Rabi Lamichhane out of the prison, after which other inmates also managed to come out.
Following reports of Rabi Lamichhane’s release, tension spread to prisons and juvenile correction centers across the country. During clashes with police amid escape attempts, three security personnel were killed and around 250 people were injured, the report said.
The NHRC report also stated that firing incidents in various prisons later resulted in the deaths of 10 juvenile detainees and prisoners.
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