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Rautahat police open fire at Gen Z protest
Clashes erupt in Chandranigahapur as demonstrators set vehicles on fire.
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Published at : September 9, 2025
Updated at : September 9, 2025 11:09
Rautahat
Police opened fire on protesters in Chandranigahapur on Tuesday during a Gen Z demonstration against Monday’s crackdown.
Clashes broke out between police and demonstrators, who also set a police vehicle on fire. Dozens of warning shots were fired by authorities to control the situation.
Details of casualties and arrests are yet to be confirmed. The situation in Chandranigahapur remains tense.
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