New Delhi, Sept. 9 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Tuesday reacted to the violent situation that is being reported from Nepal amid the Nepal Gen Z protests, expressing sympathy and appealing to support peace.

PM Modi also chaired a Cabinet Committee on Security to discuss developments in Nepal.

In a statement on X, Prime Minister Modi called the Nepal violence "heart-rending".

"On my return from Himachal Pradesh and Punjab today, a meeting of the Cabinet Committee on Security discussed the developments in Nepal. The violence in Nepal is heart-rending. I am anguished that many young people have lost their lives," he said.

PM Modi urged for peace as the Nepal protests entered Day 2, with protesters burning down buildings in response ...