Inquiry Commission Recommends Action Against Former PM, Home Minister Over 'Genji' Protests Violence

Kathmandu. The investigation commission formed to probe the human casualties and security lapses during the 'Genji' youth group's protest held at the Parliament Building in New Baneshwor on Bhadra 23 and 24 has recommended action against various individuals in its report.

The commission has held the then Prime Minister and Home Minister, down to high-ranking security officials, accountable and recommended action against them. The report specifically found then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak guilty of 'criminal negligence' and shirking responsibility. The report notes that no concrete efforts were made to control the situation despite gunfire lasting for 4 hours, resulting in serious human rights violations.

The commission has recommended that Oli and Lekhak, along with then IGP Chandra Kuber Khapung, be held primarily responsible for the incident and face action for 'negligent acts' under the Muluki Criminal Code.

High-Ranking Administrative and Security Officials Recommended for Action
Gokramanmani Dwadi: Then Home Secretary.
Raju Aryal: Then Inspector General of the Armed Police Force.
Hutraj Thapa: Then Chief, National Investigation Department.
Chhabiraj Rijal: Then Chief District Officer (CDO), Kathmandu.

Nepal Police Officials Recommended for Action

Siddhibikram Shah: Additional Inspector General of Police, Head of Operations Department.
Om Bahadur Rana: Deputy Inspector General of Police, then Acting Chief, Ranipokhari.
Bishwa Adhikari: Senior Superintendent of Police, then Chief, Kathmandu Police Range.
Deep Shamsher Jabara: Senior Superintendent of Police, Ranipokhari.
Rishiram Kandel: Superintendent of Police, Special Task Force.
Dan Bahadur Karki: Additional Inspector General of Police, for negligence in weapon security and transfer issues.
Action Recommended Armed Police Force Officials
Narayan Dutt Poudel: Additional Inspector General of Armed Police Force, then Operation Commander.
Suresh Kumar Shrestha: Deputy Inspector General of Armed Police Force, Battalion Chief.
Jeevan KC: Superintendent of Armed Police Force, Disaster Rescue.
Action Recommended National Investigation Department
Krishna Prasad Khanal: Joint Director, Valley Operation Division.
Riben Kumar Gachhadar: Joint Investigation Director, Kathmandu District Chief.

Action Recommended Nepali Army Officials

Manjoj Baidwar: Brigadier General, Head of Security Team at the President's Residence (Shital Niwas).
Diwakar Khadka: Lieutenant Colonel, Head of Security Team at the Prime Minister's Residence (Balwatat).
Ganesh Khadka: Lieutenant Colonel, Head of Security Team at the Singhadarbar Secretariat.
Santosh Dhungel: Major, Head of Security Team at the Parliament Building and Baneshwor area.
Other Groups Recommended for Action
TOB Group: Individuals on motorcycles alleged to be involved in inciting the crowd and breaching peace (Recommended for investigation under Section 35 of the Criminal Code).

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