"Vandalism, looting, arson in the name of protest will be treated as punishable crime," warns Nepal Army amid unrest

Nepal plunged into its worst unrest in two decades as protests over a social media ban and corruption spiraled, leaving at least 19 dead. Demonstrators torched parliament and politicians homes, forcing PM KP Sharma Oli to resign. The army rolled out tanks, warning looting and arson will be punished, while global leaders urged restraint and dialogue to restore stability.