PARSA: Birgunj metropolis has claimed the loss of some Rs 1.15 billion in the vandalism and arson committed during the Gen-Z protest last week.

Chief administrative officer in the metropolitan office, Arbind Lal Karna, said various office buildings received severe damages in the protest. Collection of detail information on the damages of ward offices and health facilities is continuous, he added.

The detail information on the loss could ratchet up to as high as Rs 1.50 billion. Three buildings in the metropolitan premises were fully damaged in the vandalism and arson. Similarly, 17 four-wheelers, nine 2-wheelers and two auto rickshaws were also targeted by the protestors.

Meanwhile, the Birgunj metropolitan council held on Tuesday paid tribute to those who lost lives in the Gen-Z protest and passed a condolence motion. The bereaved family members have been extended condolences by the meeting.

The metropolis is also for amending the budget unveiled earlier for the fiscal year, 2082/83 in order prioritize the reconstruction of the damaged infrastructures.