Ex-Nepal PM Khanal Wife Injured
By Asmita - Sep 23, 2025
Ravi Laxmi Khanal, wife of former Nepali Prime Minister Jhalanath Khanal, has been flown to India for medical treatment after sustaining severe burn injuries during the Gen-Z protests in Kathmandu. Protesters set fire to the former PM's house, causing major injuries to Ravi Laxmi's left hand and lung infections. Rumors of her death circulated in Indian and social media, but she is alive and undergoing critical treatment in Delhi. The incident has sparked a debate in Nepal on human rights and political violence amid ongoing unrest.
Bir Hospital building in Kathmandu via Wikimedia commons
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The Gen-Z movement in Nepal started as a protest against social media restrictions and political corruption but escalated into widespread violence. Many citizens lost their lives, and several leaders' houses were attacked. Particularly, the house of ,Jhalanath Khanal, was vandalized, and his wife was brutally assaulted. The protesters gutted the house by setting it on fire, causing life-threatening injuries to Ravi Laxmi. After initially receiving emergency treatment at army and burn hospitals in Nepal, her condition required more advanced medical interventions.
There were widespread rumors and false reports in Indian media and social media platforms claiming that Ravi Laxmi had died in the fire. However, family members and Nepali officials confirmed that she is still alive, although in critical condition, and undergoing treatment. Several senior Nepali leaders and their families have suffered in this violent unrest. Though the former PM was rescued with the help of the army, his wife endured serious harm amidst the chaos.
Due to the severity of her injuries, doctors had to amputate her left hand completely, and she is also battling a prolonged lung infection. Her ongoing treatment in India aims to improve her health and prevent further complications. This tragedy has reignited discussions in Nepal on human rights and political violence, exposing how innocent individuals are suffering under the pretext of protest.
