Here’s what APF IGP Raju Aryal told the Inquiry Commission in his testimony
Summary
Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal, Raju Aryal, testified that he did not order firing during the September 8, 2025 protests and emphasized the security forces operated under restraint and legal frameworks.
Key Points
- Inspector General Raju Aryal testified he did not order security forces to open fire during the September 8 protests.
- The Armed Police Force operated under coordinated security plans with other agencies and adhered to crowd control SOPs.
- No official reports of lethal fire violating human rights were received, only claims of warning shots.
- Aryal emphasized the need for security reforms, training, and a neutral professional security mechanism free from political interference.
