Inquiry commission begins recording statements of then home secretary, police chief on Gen Z protests
Summary
The judicial commission investigating the Gen Z protests in Nepal has begun recording statements from former police chief Chandra Kuber Khapung and former home secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi regarding the violent incidents during the September 2022 protests.
Key Points
- A judicial commission investigating violent incidents during the Gen Z protests started recording statements of former police chief Khapung and former home secretary Duwadi.
- The Gen Z protests led to the fall of KP Sharma Oli's government and the formation of an interim government led by Sushila Karki in September 2022.
- The commission has summoned top officials, including the then prime minister and home minister, for their roles in maintaining law and order during the protests.
- Former home minister Ramesh Lekhak and ex-PM KP Sharma Oli have refused to record statements, citing various reasons including bias allegations against the commission chief.
