Even after 123 days, probe into the two-day Gen Z revolt remains incomplete
Summary
The commission investigating the Gen Z protests of September 8-9 last year has failed to submit its report even after multiple deadline extensions, with the government granting another 20 days to complete it. The revolt left 76 dead and caused substantial damage, yet progress on the inquiry remains slow and unclear.
Key Points
- The probe commission into the September 8-9 Gen Z protests has missed multiple deadlines and received a second extension of 20 days.
- The commission has recorded statements from 152 individuals, including former PM KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak.
- The protests resulted in 76 deaths and damage worth Rs 84.45 billion to physical infrastructure.
- Previous commissions investigating major political movements in Nepal submitted reports within six months, but the current commission's report is delayed with unclear progress.
