Probe commission prepares to summon Oli and Lekhak
Summary
The commission investigating the deaths during the Gen Z protests is preparing to summon former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak as it nears its deadline. The panel has recorded statements from police and other witnesses but has yet to question the political leaders responsible during the protests on September 8-9.
Key Points
- The commission investigating the deaths during the September 8-9 Gen Z protests is preparing to summon former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and home minister Ramesh Lekhak for questioning.
- The three-member commission was formed by the interim government and asked to submit its report within three months but has not yet questioned key political leaders.
- A total of 76 people died during the protests, with 19 unarmed youths killed on the first day, raising demands for government accountability.
- The commission has recorded statements from police officers and other witnesses, with some police defending their actions during the protests and the IG appearing before the Supreme Court defending the police response.
