Kathmandu, Sept. 14 -- The death toll in the GenZ protests in Nepal rose to 72 on Sunday, a police official told ANI.

Amongst the dead, 59 were protestors, three police officials and 10 inmates who were attempting to flee.

Meanwhile, after taking charge as Nepal's interim Prime Minister, Sushila Karki announced that those killed during the anti-corruption protest in Nepal would be known as 'Martyrs' and a compensation amount of 1 million Nepali rupees would be given to their families.

She made the announcement in her remarks after assuming charge.

During the press conference, Sushila Karki stated that all those who died on September 8 will be known as 'Martyrs' and will receive one million Nepali rupees each.

The government will bear...