Home Minister Orders Re-investigation into 25-Year-Old Royal Massacre

Summary

Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has ordered a re-investigation into the 25-year-old royal massacre in Nepal, with a review of previous reports and further inquiry planned.

Key Points
  • Home Minister Sudhan Gurung has decided to advance the investigation process into the 25-year-old royal massacre.
  • A previous high-level committee led by Chief Justice Keshav Prasad Upadhyay concluded Crown Prince Dipendra was responsible.
  • The Home Ministry will study earlier reports and conduct further investigations, though the exact process is undecided.
  • Experts note investigation challenges due to the time elapsed and previous lack of police crime scene entry.
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