New Delhi, Sept. 22 -- The interim government of Nepal led by caretaker Prime Minister Sushila Karki has initiated a probe into the anti-corruption protests this month that killed 74 and prompted the resignation of PM KP Sharma Oli. The interim government has now set up a panel to investigate the matter, a minister said on Monday.

The Nepal protests earlier this month began as a peaceful demonstration by the Gen-Z against widespread corruption and a lack of jobs, triggered by Kathmandu's ban on social media. It however erupted into what can be called the Himalayan country's deadliest violence in decades after several youths died during the protest allegedly when police opened fire.

Over 2,100 people were left injured when protesters dur...