Government Prepares to Extend Term of Commission Investigating Janakpur Protests

Kathmandu. The government led by Sushila Karki is preparing to extend the term of the investigation commission formed to probe incidents related to the Janakpur (Jangi) movement.

The cabinet meeting scheduled for 4 PM on Monday is expected to extend the commission's term for the third time.

The government had formed a three-member investigation commission on Assoj 5, led by former Special Court Judge Gauribahadur Karki, to investigate incidents including the use of force during the Jangi movement.

After the commission, which was given a three-month term, failed to complete its work within the stipulated time, the cabinet meeting on Poush 3 extended its term by one month. When the work was still not finished in that period, the cabinet meeting on Magh 8 decided to extend the commission's term by another 20 days.

That period is ending on Wednesday (Magh 28). The extension is being sought again as the work could not be completed within that time. Although the extension is certain, the duration of the extension has not yet been finalized.

The commission led by former Judge Karki includes former Nepal Police DIG Bigyanraj Sharma and legal expert Bishweshwarprasad Bhandari as members.

A total of 76 people lost their lives during the Jangi movement on Bhadra 23 and 24.