Home Minister Questions Kathmandu Metropolitan Police Role in Self-Immolation Incident
Summary
Home Minister Sudhan Gurung questioned the role of Kathmandu Metropolitan Police in the self-immolation case of Ganesh Nepali, highlighting aggressive policing under former mayor Balendra Shah's tenure and subsequent public protests against footpath vendor crackdowns.
Key Points
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung questioned Kathmandu Metropolitan Police's role in the self-immolation incident of Ganesh Nepali.
- Former mayor Balendra Shah's administration saw increased aggression by metropolitan police, including riot training and footpath vendor crackdowns.
- Activists like Raksha Bam criticized harsh police actions and lack of humanitarian approach towards marginalized communities.
- The 'Metropolitan Police Act, 2080' granted metropolitan police legal authority to regulate public spaces and unauthorized obstructions within Kathmandu.
