Home ministry and Karki commission split over criminal action in Gen Z crackdown
Summary
A disagreement has arisen between Nepal's home ministry and the Karki commission over whether to immediately initiate criminal actions related to the Gen Z protests, causing confusion among law enforcement.
Key Points
- There is a dispute between Nepal's home ministry and the Karki commission on whether to immediately start criminal cases regarding the Gen Z protests.
- The Karki commission was formed to investigate excessive use of force during the Gen Z protests and has three months to submit its report.
- The home ministry issued directives delaying immediate criminal actions, leading to the release of some detainees accused of arson and looting.
- Police officers face confusion due to conflicting instructions from the home ministry and the Karki commission regarding investigations and detentions.
