Opinion | No impunity for September 8 killings, September 9 violence
Summary
Impunity over the September 8 killings and September 9 violence must end, with all responsible parties held to account through due process. The government should follow the recommendations of the Regmi Committee, Karki Commission and National Human Rights Commission instead of withdrawing cases for political convenience.
Key Points
- The government is under pressure to withdraw cases related to the Gen Z protests, but the Regmi panel said most of the 1,778 accused in 445 cases should not have their charges dropped.
- The article says no one should be punished merely for protesting, but those involved in murder, arson, looting and vandalism must face investigation and prosecution.
- The Karki Commission and the National Human Rights Commission have recommended action over the September 8-9 violence and rights violations.
- The piece warns that failure to prosecute such crimes could normalize arson and vandalism in political protests and deepen impunity.
