KATHMANDU, Sept 20: Nepal Police Headquarters has formed a task force, led by Deputy Inspector General (DIG) Deepak Regmi, to assess and evaluate damage to police property during the Gen-Z-led movement and subsequent protests. Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung constituted the task force.
During the protests on September 8 and 9, which escalated into violence the following day, more than 450 police units across the country suffered destruction and arson. Among police facilities, 197 units—including stations, barracks, and offices in the Kathmandu Valley such as the Valley Police Office, Valley Crime Investigation Office, and Valley Traffic Police Office—were completely destroyed, while 258 units sustained partial damage. Security equipment, including 1,100 lethal firearms of various calibres, was looted during the unrest.
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The protests also targeted government, public, private, and commercial buildings, including the President’s official residence, Prime Minister’s residence at Baluwatar, the Supreme Court, Singha Durbar, the Federal Parliament, and the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority.
In addition, prisoners escaped from 26 prisons and detention centres nationwide, including the Central Jail and Nakhu Jail, following acts of arson and vandalism. According to the Home Ministry, a total of 14,043 inmates—including those held in judicial custody—broke out, of which only around 4,000 have been recaptured. The remaining others still remain at large.
To track the escaped inmates and those responsible for the destruction, Nepal Police has deployed special mechanisms across the country. The Home Ministry and security agencies have appealed to the public to provide information, warning that escaped prisoners and detainees could pose a risk of criminal activity nationwide.
