Kathmandu, Sept. 25 -- Prime Minister Sushila Karki has vowed that those involved in violence and destruction during the Gen Z movement will face "strong legal action".

At least 74 people lost their lives and several vital state institutions such as buildings inside Singha Durbar, parliament, and the Supreme Court, among others, were burnt during the unrest on September 9. The Gen Z protest that began with peaceful demonstrations on September 8 turned violent after 19 protesters were killed in police firing on the same day.

Also, businesses, media houses, houses of politicians and other individuals were vandalised or set on fire during the protests.

As the violence spiralled out of control on the next day, the then KP Oli-led governmen...