The Nepal Police Headquarters has reported that more than 1,100 firearms were looted during the violence that erupted in the wake of the Gen Z protests last week.

The demonstrations, which began on September 8, escalated sharply after state suppression, sparking widespread unrest the following day. Protesters targeted police barracks and offices, vandalising and setting them on fire, while looting weapons of various calibres.

Senior Superintendent of Police Ramesh Thapa reported that a total of 455 police offices and barracks across the country were damaged. Among them, 197 suffered complete destruction, while 258 sustained partial damage. “In total, over 1,100 weapons—both large and small—were looted directly from our bases,” Thapa said.

The clashes also resulted in casualties. Three police officers lost their lives in the line of duty, while 1,963 were injured. Of these, 1,939 have been discharged from hospitals, with 24 still undergoing treatment.

The protests, meanwhile, claimed 70 civilian lives and left hundreds more injured. Public and private properties were not spared either. Iconic state buildings, including the Parliament, the Supreme Court, the President’s office, and the prime minister’s residence and office, were attacked. Officials estimate that the destruction has caused damages worth billions of rupees, although a detailed assessment is still underway.

Authorities say restoring order and recovering the looted arms remain their top priorities as investigations continue.