They Wanted Us Dead,” Says Former PM Sher Bahadur Deuba After Violent Attack

In a shocking turn of events amid the ongoing Gen Z protests in Nepal, former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba has alleged that the brutal attack on him and his family was a deliberate attempt to take their lives.

The Night of the Attack

The incident unfolded as protesters, angered by the government’s recent social media restrictions, turned violent. Demonstrators reportedly stormed Deuba’s residence, vandalized property, and set parts of the house on fire. Both Deuba and his wife, Arzu Rana Deuba, were assaulted by the mob before being rescued by security personnel.

Witnesses and visuals from the scene showed chaos flames, shattered glass, and panicked residents fleeing the area. The attack marked one of the darkest moments in the wave of protests that have gripped the nation over the past weeks.

Deuba’s Strong Reaction

Speaking after his rescue, Deuba expressed his deep shock and anger, stating that “the attack was not just political violence, it was an attempt to kill me and my family.” His words reflect the growing concern that the demonstrations have evolved beyond peaceful dissent into life-threatening chaos.

Deuba, the president of the Nepali Congress and one of the country’s most seasoned political figures, also called for an independent investigation into the incident. He emphasized that political disagreement should never escalate to such extremes, warning that “violence only weakens democracy.”

Background: From Protest to Mayhem

The recent unrest began as a youth-led movement opposing Nepal’s controversial social media restrictions, which many view as a threat to free expression. Initially peaceful, the protests soon spiraled into nationwide chaos clashes with police, vandalism, and arson.

What began as a digital rights protest has now exposed the deep frustration of Nepal’s younger generation particularly Gen Z toward political corruption, unemployment, and lack of accountability.

The Aftermath and Public Reaction

The attack on Deuba has drawn widespread condemnation across party lines. Leaders from rival factions, civil society groups, and the international community have urged restraint and called for peace and accountability.

Social media, ironically the very platform under debate, has been flooded with messages of both sympathy and outrage. Many users are questioning how a movement born out of the demand for freedom of expression devolved into such violence.

What Comes Next

As investigations continue, the incident raises serious questions about Nepal’s political stability and public trust. Can the government restore calm without silencing its citizens? Can political leaders connect with an increasingly frustrated youth population before the divide deepens further?

For now, one thing is clear: what happened to Sher Bahadur Deuba and his family has become a grim symbol of how quickly anger can turn deadly when democracy’s foundation of dialogue and respect is lost.