Karki commission gets third term extension
Summary
The government has extended the term of the Karki commission probing the deadly crackdown on the Gen Z protests in September, delaying its report until after the March 5 elections.
Key Points
- The government has extended the Karki commission's term for the third time by 25 days to finalize its report on the September Gen Z movement crackdown.
- The commission is investigating the deadly crackdown that resulted in 77 deaths and widespread property damage during protests in September.
- Statements have been recorded from key officials including former PM KP Sharma Oli and other political leaders involved during the events.
- The report's release is delayed until after the March 5 elections due to concerns it might influence the electoral process.
- The commission's mandate includes investigating human and material losses, causes, and proposing measures to prevent recurrence.
