Geneva, Sept. 10 -- The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Volker Turk, has expressed deep concern over the violence in Nepal, which has resulted in the deaths of multiple people and injuries to hundreds amid ongoing nationwide demonstrations.

In a statement issued on Tuesday, Turk said he was "appalled" by the level of brutality seen in recent days and called on Nepali security forces to exercise maximum restraint in their response to the unrest.

"I plead with security forces to exercise utmost restraint and avoid further such bloodshed and harm... Violence is not the answer," he said.

The protests, sparked by youth-led frustration over corruption and the government's controversial ban on social media platforms, have intensified i...