Kathmandu/IBNS, Sept. 9 -- Former Nepal Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal's wife Rajyalaxmi Chitrakar died of her injuries after she was burnt alive at her house which was set on fire as the Gen-Z protests against social media ban and corruption turned violent on Tuesday, media reports said.

The incident took place at Khanal's house in the Dallu area of Kathmandu, the capital city.

Chitrakar was rushed to the Kirtipur Burn Hospital where he died while being treated, family sources said as reported by NDTV.

The announcement came after protesters vandalised several vital offices including the Parliament building, residences of leaders and protests spread across other cities, continuing demonstrations that began after Monday's crackdown on ...