Key developments from official and news sources
Authorities impose curfew; two ward chairs held over Wednesday’s incident. The Kathmandu Post
Tyres burn on the road as Gen Z youths stage protest in Simara for a second day on Thursday demanding arrests of UML cadres they have accused of assaulting them on Wednesday. A curfew imposed by the administration had little effect. The Kathmandu Post
Gen Z protesters accused police of failing to arrest individuals named in their complaint over Wednesday’s clash. Police have since detained two. Chief District Officer Dharmendra Kumar Mishra said Ward Chair Dhan Bahadur Shrestha of ward 2 of Jeetpursimara Sub-metropolitan City and Ward Chair Kaimudin Ansari of ward 6 were arrested. The Kathmandu Post
Six Gen Z supporters were injured on Wednesday. The group lodged a complaint against six UML cadres over the confrontation at Simara Chowk. Gen Z district coordinator Samrat Upadhyaya said they resumed protests because some of the accused had not been detained. The Kathmandu Post
Police fired teargas canisters after the confrontation escalated near Simara Airport, forcing the airport to halt operations. The Kathmandu Post
Official notice from Nepal Police
सूचना #नेपालप्रहरी#NepalPolice#BelieveInBlue#ToServeandProtect — official post with image by Nepal Police
2:04 PM · Nov 23, 2025 — post published by the official Nepal Police account. Nepal Police
Timeline (from published reporting)
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By around 10 am Wednesday, 100–150 youths gathered at Simara Chowk, many reportedly planning to protest the arrival of UML leader Mahesh Basnet. The Kathmandu Post
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Protesters gathered again at Simara Chowk from 11am on Thursday; police used force to disperse them and authorities imposed a curfew (12:45pm–8pm). The Kathmandu Post
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Two local ward chairs were detained following the incident; six Gen Z supporters reported injuries on Wednesday. The Kathmandu Post
Context & official channels
The Nepal Police posted a public notice (सूचना) on its official X account with hashtags used for community updates; readers are directed to the police X account for official statements and images. Nepal Police
Related reporting and regional updates on the Gen Z movement and local clashes are covered by local media outlets. The Kathmandu Post
Share Your Thoughts
- What impact could the Simara clashes have on local security and civil dialogue in your area?
- Do you think the arrests reported address protesters’ demands for accountability, or will tensions persist?
- How should police and local authorities balance crowd control with protecting the right to protest?
- What lessons should national and local policymakers draw from repeated Gen Z mobilisations?