Kathmandu, 26 March: The investigation commission formed to probe the human casualties and security lapses during the protests organized by the “Gen Z” youth group in the New Baneshwor Parliament building area on Bhadra 23 and 24 has submitted its report, recommending action against various individuals.
The commission has held several high-level officials—ranging from the then Prime Minister and Home Minister to senior security officials—responsible, and has recommended legal action against them. In particular, the commission found then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak guilty of “criminal negligence” and evading responsibility. The report states that despite four hours of gunfire, no effective steps were taken to control the situation, resulting in serious human rights violations.
The commission has identified Oli and Lekhak, along with then Inspector General of Police Chandrakuber Khapung, as primarily responsible and recommended action under the National Penal Code for “negligent conduct.”
Officials Recommended for Action (Administrative and Security Bodies)
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Gokarna Mani Duwadi: Then Home Secretary
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Raju Aryal: Then Inspector General, Armed Police Force
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Hutaraj Thapa: Then Chief, National Investigation Department
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Chabiraj Rijal: Then Chief District Officer (CDO), Kathmandu
Officials Recommended for Action (Nepal Police)
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Siddhi Bikram Shah: Additional Inspector General, Operations Department Chief
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Om Bahadur Rana: Deputy Inspector General, then Acting Chief, Ranipokhari
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Bishwo Adhikari: Senior Superintendent of Police, then Chief, Kathmandu Police Range
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Deep Shamsher Jabara: Senior Superintendent of Police, Ranipokhari
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Rishiram Kandel: Superintendent of Police, Special Task Force
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Dan Bahadur Karki: Additional Inspector General, cited for negligence in arms security and transfer-related issues
Officials Recommended for Action (Armed Police Force)
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Narayan Datt Paudel: Additional Inspector General, then Operation Commander
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Suresh Kumar Shrestha: Deputy Inspector General, Brigade Commander
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Jeevan K.C.: Superintendent of Police, Disaster Response
Officials Recommended for Action (National Investigation Department)
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Krishna Prasad Khanal: Co-Director, Valley Operations Division
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Riben Kumar Gachhadar: Assistant Investigation Director, Kathmandu District Chief
Officials Recommended for Action (Nepal Army)
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Manoj Baidwar: Assistant Rathi, Chief of Security Team at the President’s Residence (Shital Niwas)
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Diwakar Khadka: Chief Colonel, Head of Security Team at the Prime Minister’s Residence (Baluwatar)
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Ganesh Khadka: Chief Colonel, Head of Security Team at Singha Durbar Secretariat
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Santosh Dhungel: Colonel, Head of Security Team for Parliament Building and Baneshwor Area
Other Group Recommended for Action
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TOB Group: Individuals on motorcycles accused of inciting the crowd and disrupting public order; the commission has recommended investigation under Section 35 of the Criminal Code.
