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 ex-home secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi regarding the violent incidents during the demonstrations.

Key Points
  • The judicial commission has started recording statements of former Nepal Police chief Chandra Kuber Khapung and former home secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi regarding the Gen Z protests.
  • The commission was formed to investigate killings and excessive force used during the protests on September 8–9.
  • Former home minister Ramesh Lekhak denied responsibility for the violence and awaits summons from the commission.
  • Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has refused to record his statement, accusing the commission's chief of bias.
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