Increasing youth violence exposes deep social crisis

english.khabarhub.com · 17 hours ago

A series of violent incidents involving youths across Nepal has raised concerns over increasing aggression and intolerance. Recent cases include a gang fight in Kailali, a fatal dispute at a wedding in Kanchanpur, and a murder in Kirtipur. Police statistics show a significant number of murder cases over the past five years. Factors contributing to rising violent crimes include social media misuse, gang culture, drug abuse, weakening family communication, and declining moral education, according to police and psychologists.