The Kathmandu District Administration Office has imposed a curfew in and around New Baneshwar after clashes between Gen Z protesters and police.

The demonstration, opposing government corruption and the social media ban, escalated as protesters broke into a restricted area.

The curfew, issued by Chief District Officer of Kathmandu Chhabilal Rijal under Section 6 of the Local Administration Act, is effective from 12:30 pm to 10 pm on Monday.

The order covers New Baneshwar Chowk westward to Everest Hotel and Bijulibazar Arch Bridge, and from New Baneshwar Chowk eastward via Min Bhawan and Shantinagar to Tinkune Chowk.

It also applies from New Baneshwar Chowk northward through Eyeplex Mall to Ratna Rajya Secondary School, and southward via Shankhamul to Shankhamul Bridge.

The order prohibits movement, gatherings, demonstrations, or encirclements within these zones.

Police had earlier set up barricades, but protesters pushed through and damaged them.

Officers responded with water cannons and teargas, while protesters threw tree branches and water bottles, chanting slogans against the government. Some protesters have even entered the Parliament building premises in New Baneshwar.

Thousands of youths took to the street to protest against rampant corruption and the government’s recent decision to ban 26 unregistered social media platforms that include Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, YouTube, Snapchat.