Police in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 11

Police in Nepal open fire on protesters outside parliament, killing 11


Police in Kathmandu opened fire Monday on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media, killing at least 11 and wounding dozens more.

Seven people died at the National Trauma Center, said Dr. Badri Risal, adding there were 58 wounded in the hospital.

“Many of them are in serious condition and appear to have been shot in the head and chest,” the doctor said at the country’s main hospital, located in the heart of Kathmandu.

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Police in Kathmandu opened fire Monday on protesters demonstrating against a government ban on social media, killing at least 11 and wounding dozens more. AP

Families waited anxiously outside for news of their relatives while people lined up to donate blood.

Two people died at the Civil Hospital and

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