Police deny entry to NHRC team investigating former chief justice Rana’s arrest, violating Constitution and law
Summary
Police refused to let an NHRC team enter the Crime Investigation Office in Teku while it was investigating the detention of former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana. The commission says the move violated the Constitution and law, which grant it authority to inspect detention facilities without notice.
Key Points
- Police arrested former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana at around 3 a.m. on Sunday, citing a security threat.
- An NHRC team led by Commissioner Manoj Duwadi was denied entry to the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office in Teku.
- NHRC Secretary Murari Prasad Kharel said the refusal violated the commission’s constitutional powers to inspect detention facilities and government offices.
- Rights activists and legal experts said the arrest and denial of access could amount to a human rights violation.
