Kathmandu, Sept. 9 -- Gen Z protests against corruption and social media restrictions have intensified outside the Kathmandu Valley as well. Protests were launched in several districts across the country on Monday.

The protesters took to the streets in major cities and towns, including Damak, Birtamod, Itahari, Biratnagar, Janakpur, Bharatpur, Pokhara, Birgunj, Butwal, Bhairahawa, Tulsipur, and Dhangadhi, among others.

Violent clashes ensued in several places due to confrontations between the demonstrators and the security personnel.

In Sunsari, two people were killed and one was injured after police opened fire during a violent protest in front of the Itahari Sub-Metropolitan Office. Clashes erupted when demonstrators, who had gathere...