Inquiry Commission Recommends Action Against Former PM Oli, Home Minister Over 2017 Youth Protests Violence
Summary
The commission investigating the 2017 youth protests in Kathmandu recommends action against former PM KP Sharma Oli, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and several security officials for negligence and human rights violations.
Key Points
- The commission found former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak guilty of criminal negligence related to the 2017 youth protests violence.
- Action is recommended against multiple high-ranking officials from the police, armed police, National Investigation Department, and Nepali Army for their roles in the incident.
- The report criticizes the failure to control the protest despite gunfire lasting four hours and resulting human rights violations.
- The TOB Group, accused of inciting the crowd and breaching peace, is recommended for investigation under the Criminal Code.
