New Delhi, Sept. 8 -- A massive protest is underway in Nepal as Gen Z demonstrators took to the streets to protest allegations of corruption and a recent ban imposed on social media apps in the country.

According to a report by Kathmandu Post, the protestors vandalized the parliament gates and police have also opened fire at multiple locations, which has led to many people being injured in the protests while casualties are also expected.

But what are these social media apps that were banned in Nepal, and why did the Nepalese government ban them? Here's a look at what you need to know about the issue.

Nepal has banned 26 social media apps for operating in the country without registering with the government. The decision was taken after ...