Nepal’s prime minister resigned Tuesday after widespread unrest sparked by a social media ban and public anger over government corruption, with protesters burning key political institutions and clashing with security forces.

Videos circulating on social media showed thousands of demonstrators gathering in Kathmandu, the capital, vandalizing buildings and setting fire to the homes of senior officials, including those of Sher Bahadur Deuba, leader of the Nepali Congress party, President Ram Chandra Poudel, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and former Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal. The Parliament building was also torched amid the chaos.

The crisis escalated after police opened fire on a crowd during a mass protest on Monday, killing at least 19 people. Protesters, many from Generation Z, defied an indefinite curfew and engaged in violent confrontations with law enforcement. Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu was temporarily closed as smoke engulfed the area, with flights diverted to other destinations.

Local media reported that the military evacuated ministers from their residences using helicopters amid the turmoil. A former politician’s wife was killed when her home was set ablaze during the unrest, according to regional outlets.

The protests, driven by frustration over political corruption and limited opportunities, erupted after the government imposed a social media ban. The crisis has left Nepal in a state of upheaval, with no clear resolution in sight.