KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- Police have arrested five additional individuals accused of involvement in the killing of two police personnel during the September 9 Gen Z protests in Maharajgunj.

Assistance Sub Inspector Milan Raya and police constable Uttam Thapa were fatally attacked by protesters outside the Maharajgunj Police Circle killing him on site. Following continued investigation, police have now taken five more suspects into custody - Som Gurung (21) of Gorkha, Rajiv Gurung (21) of Tanahun, and Yunik Shrestha (21). Two minors, Sumit Titung (17) of Sarlahi and Deepak Magar (16) of Ramechhap, have also been detained at the District Police Range, Kathmandu in Bhadrakali.

Preliminary findings suggest direct involvement of the arrested in...