KATHMANDU, Nov. 24 -- Police have arrested five individuals in connection with the arson and vandalism at the Supreme Court (SC) building during the recent Gen Z protests.

The arrested include Raju Pariyar, Kumar Parajuli, Sushil Shrestha and Jyoti Thapa Ghatani. Authorities are also working to identify and bring other perpetrators to justice.

During the protests, 104 cases were filed related to arson, vandalism and criminal unrest at various sites including 22 personal cases, 66 government offices and 16 business/institutional establishments. Police records indicate 49 deaths in Kathmandu during the movement, with seven victims still unidentified.

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