A month has passed since the GenZ protests shook the nation.

But many people, who were injured during the protests, are still undergoing treatment in various hospitals

Hundreds of thousands of youths across Nepal took to the streets on September 8 and 9 to protest against the government decision to ban the social media platforms and rampant corruption.

At least 74 people lost their lives and hundreds injured in clashes with police during the protests which forced Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli to resign and formed an interim government under the headship of former Chief Justice Sushila Karki.

Suresh Pokharel (21) still vividly recalls the first day of the protest.

“We were planning to enter the Parliament building,” he said. “Suddenly, a bullet hit me in the thigh. Everything went dark, I was in the hospital when I opened my eyes.”

Pokharel said that he underwent surgeries five times. He is relearning how to walk and speak. “Everyone enjoyed Dashain with their families, but I was in the hospital bed,” he said softly.

Kumar Mahato (25) was shot in the spine on the first day. As a result, he lost both his legs.

“The doctor told me that I will not be able to stand and walk again,” Mahato said. “But my heart is still on the road.”

Sanjeev Sapkota (29) lost his right hand when a cooking gas cylinder exploded on the second day of the protest in Jhapa.

“Life is hard but you should have a positive mindset. I still work from the phone,” he said.