Supreme Court Recovers Documents After Protest-Fueled Fire
Key documents and files at Nepal’s Supreme Court were salvaged after a protest-driven fire, with support from the army, lawyers, and citizens.
Nepal’s Supreme Court has secured critical documents and files that were left vulnerable after a protest-driven fire engulfed parts of the judicial complex earlier this week.
The incident, triggered by demonstrators who set fire to the court premises on Tuesday, left large sections of the building damaged. The blaze continued into Wednesday before firefighters from Kathmandu Metropolitan City finally brought it under control.
Authorities confirmed that the Nepal Army, along with lawyers and members of the public, played a key role in salvaging files and paper records that had not yet been destroyed. The immediate recovery effort aimed to prevent further loss of judicial records considered vital for ongoing cases and institutional integrity.
The attack on the Supreme Court highlights the growing volatility of recent demonstrations, raising concerns over the safety of critical state institutions during times of political and social unrest.