Massive youth-led protests against alleged rampant corruption continue to grip Nepal, showing no signs of slowing down—even as the army has taken over full security control across the country. In the heart of the unrest, protesters have torched several buildings, including the Hilton Hotel in Kathmandu, which is reportedly the tallest hotel in Nepal.

Shocking visuals circulating on social media show the multi-storey Hilton engulfed in flames on Tuesday. A drone video captures one side of the building completely charred, with thick smoke billowing into the sky. Another video shows multiple floors of the hotel ablaze, as frightened bystanders watch the towering structure burn.

Protesters have also targeted other key government buildings, including Nepal’s Parliament and Supreme Court. Among the structures damaged is the Ministry of Health and Population building, a landmark designed in 1965 by world-renowned American architect Louis I. Kahn. The building has long attracted architecture students from across the globe who come to study Kahn’s celebrated design.

On the ground, protesters have taken to the streets in large numbers, venting their frustration at the political establishment. Videos widely shared on social media show, protesters appear to chase a man—allegedly the country’s finance minister—into a river. However, HT.com has not been able to independently confirm the authenticity of the video or the identity of the individual involved.

Amid the chaos, Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport was shut down for over 24 hours before resuming operations on Wednesday evening. Authorities have urged passengers to contact their respective airlines to reconfirm flight schedules, according to ANI.

Meanwhile, the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC) has suspended the Delhi-Kathmandu international bus service due to the ongoing unrest.

"The bus service is being suspended. This service, known as the Delhi-Kathmandu Maitri Bus Sewa, symbolises the strong ties between India and Nepal and remains a popular choice for travellers. We are suspending it as of now and will resume it once the situation normalises," a DTC official told PTI.

As tensions remain high, Nepal faces one of its most intense waves of civil unrest in recent memory, with youth across the nation demanding accountability and sweeping political reform.