Government Urged to Release Investigation Reports on Janji Movement Incidents

Summary

The Nepal Good Governance Monitoring Group has demanded that the government immediately make public investigation reports on the Janji movement incidents and take action against those responsible. It says dozens were killed, major public structures were destroyed, and key commission reports have been kept hidden for months.

Key Points
  • The Nepal Good Governance Monitoring Group has demanded the immediate release of investigation reports related to the Janji movement incidents.
  • The group says 76 people died over Bhadra 23 and 24, with damage of about Rs 85 billion to public property and infrastructure.
  • It criticized the government for not publishing a nearly 900-page report submitted by a commission led by former Justice Gauribahadur Karki.
  • The statement also urged publication of the full National Human Rights Commission report and accused authorities of a selective approach to accountability.
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