Case Filed Against 13 Individuals for Arson and Vandalism During Recent Protests in Kathmandu

The District Government Attorney's Office, Kathmandu, filed a case on Tuesday at the District Court Kathmandu against 13 individuals involved in setting fire to the Supreme Court, Singha Durbar, and a police station.

Deepak Adhikari, the information officer for the Kathmandu District Court, stated that cases were filed under charges of criminal mischief and robbery against those involved in arson and destruction during the 'Genji' protests on Bhadra 24.

Cases have been filed against Sunil Shrestha, Jyoti Thapa, Binod Kumar Thapa Magar, Kumar Parajuli, and Raju Pariyar for allegedly setting fire to the Supreme Court.

The charge sheet mentions that the defendants, including Shrestha, Thapa, and Magar, caused damages amounting to NPR 1.236238 billion by setting fire to the Supreme Court.

Similarly, a case has been filed against Ashish Gurung for his involvement in vandalism and arson at Singha Durbar, under charges of criminal mischief and robbery.

Cases have also been filed against Samir Shrestha and Sunil Tamang for allegedly attacking the Boudha Police Circle. Cases have also been filed against Nikhil Kusule, Sohan Chaudhary, Bibek Rokaya, and Chhatra Bahadur Bik for vandalizing the Balambu Police Post.

The Supreme Court had filed a complaint at the Kathmandu Police Range demanding investigation and action against those involved in the Bhadra 24 incident. The police initiated legal proceedings against them based on the complaint filed by the Supreme Court administration.