Police officer fired bullet that killed 15-year-old in Siraha clashes, probe finds
Summary
A government probe has found that a Nepal Police officer fired the bullet that killed 15-year-old Ganesh Yadav during clashes in Siraha district, contradicting initial denials by security agencies. The report recommends disciplinary action and wider reforms to crowd-control and command procedures after the violence in Madhesh.
Key Points
- A government investigation concluded that a Nepal Police officer fired the bullet that killed 15-year-old Ganesh Yadav in Siraha clashes on July 30.
- The panel relied on CCTV footage, eyewitness accounts, forensic evidence and medical examinations to reach its finding.
- The report recommends departmental action against officers carrying handguns and calls for non-lethal weapons in crowd-control operations.
- It also proposes changes to the chain of command for authorizing lethal force and clearer roles for Nepal Police and the APF.
