Inquiry Commission Cites Four Government Failures in Probe of 'Genji' Movement Incident
Summary
The inquiry commission identified four major failures by the then government during the Genji movement incident near the Nepal Parliament, including misuse of firearms and human rights violations by security forces.
Key Points
- The commission found four key errors made by the government on Bhadra 23 during the Genji movement incident.
- Most protesters were unarmed but serious weapons including firearms were used against them.
- Authorities failed to give an effective and audible warning before using weapons.
- Security forces violated human rights responsibilities and failed to follow rules of engagement as per procedures.