Dharan – Four charred bodies have been recovered from the Bhatbhateni Supermarket at Putaliline, Dharan Sub-Metropolitan City-9, which was set on fire during the Gen Z protests.

According to District Police Office spokesperson Yogaraj Khatri, the deceased are believed to be protesters who entered the supermarket during the demonstrations on September 9. He said the victims were trapped inside when the fire broke out.

Three of the bodies were found on the fourth floor and one on the second floor. Due to their burned condition, identification is not immediately possible and will now require DNA testing. The bodies have been sent to BP Koirala Institute of Health Sciences in Dharan for further examination.

On the evening of September 9, around 7 pm, a group of protesters reportedly broke into the supermarket, poured petrol, and set it ablaze. The fire was brought under control only by the following morning.