Courts Damaged in Protests Remain in Ruins, Justice Delayed
Summary
Courts in Pokhara remain in ruins a year after protests caused arson and vandalism, delaying investigations and affecting court operations and case disposal rates.
Key Points
- During the Genji protests in Pokhara, courts including the High Court and District Court were vandalized and set on fire, causing significant damage.
- Approximately one year after the incident, the Kaski District Police Office has neither investigated nor initiated prosecution related to the case.
- Court operations continue from judges' residences, and case filing and judgments have declined following the damage.
- The High Court building suffered damage worth approximately 5 crore rupees, with partial funds received for reconstruction, while case disposal rates have decreased compared to the previous year.
