Wife of ex-Nepal PM killed as protesters raze homes of political leaders

The incident occurred on Tuesday in the Dallu area of the
capital city, where demonstrators reportedly trapped her inside the residence
before igniting the fire.

Chitrakar was rushed to Kirtipur Burn Hospital in critical
condition but succumbed to severe injuries during treatment.

Her death comes as violent, youth-led protests continued for
a second day across Nepal despite the government lifting a controversial ban on
social media platforms.

Demonstrators have demanded the resignation of government
officials over allegations of corruption, political nepotism, and economic
stagnation.

At least 22 people have now been killed since the unrest
began on Monday, with over 300 injured. Amnesty International accused Nepalese
police of using live ammunition on protesters.

Videos circulating online showed petrol bombs hurled at the
residences of top politicians, including those of Oli, Sher Bahadur Deuba,
another former prime minister; and Pushpa Kamal Dahal, chairman of the Maoist
Centre.

Major government landmarks, including Singh Durbar, the
central administrative complex, and Sheetal Niwas, the presidential residence,
were also targeted.

Amid the spiralling violence, Oli, 73, announced his
resignation in a letter to the president on Tuesday, saying the decision was
necessary to “take further steps towards a political solution and resolution of
the problems”.

The protests, driven largely by young Nepalis, have spread
across Kathmandu and other cities.

Several ministers, including those of water supply,
agriculture, and home affairs, also tendered their resignations in protest at
the government’s handling of the crisis.