Karki-led probe commission recommends criminal charges against Oli, Lekhak, Khapung
Summary
The Karki-led probe commission recommends criminal charges against former PM KP Sharma Oli, ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and IGP Chandra Kuber Khapung for negligence leading to deaths during the September 8 Gen Z protests.
Key Points
- The Karki commission recommends criminal indictment against former PM KP Sharma Oli, ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and IGP Chandra Kuber Khapung under Sections 181 and 182 of the National Penal Code.
- The report states the security forces used force against Gen Z protesters on September 8, leading to deaths and injuries, with firing continuing for nearly four hours.
- The commission criticized the lack of timely deployment of the Nepali Army and absence of unified command among security agencies.
- Additional officials including Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi and Chief of Armed Police Force Raju Aryal also face recommendations for action due to negligence.
