Commission Recommends Criminal Action Against Groups Inciting Violence During 'Genji' Protests in Kathmandu

The investigation commission has recommended criminal action under the Criminal Code against members of the TOB Group for inciting violence, repression, and looting during the 'Genji' protests held in the capital on Bhadra 23 and 24.

According to the commission's report, individuals from the TOB Group, who marched from near Chabahil Om Hospital via the Dhobikhola corridor to Bijulibazar on Bhadra 23, engaged in provoking protesters and disturbing the peace in New Baneshwor. Determining that these individuals pushed the crowd beyond control and instigated violence, the commission has called for prosecution under Section 35 of the Criminal Code.

The report also states that responsible officers and personnel from the Nepal Police and Armed Police Force involved in the shooting incident at the Parliament building premises on the same day must be held accountable.

The commission clarified that the attacks and arson targeting the residences of former Prime Minister Deuba and other leaders on Bhadra 24 cannot be dismissed merely as public outrage. Questioning the source and legality of a large sum of money found, whether burned or intact, at Deuba's residence, the commission demanded a thorough investigation according to the law.  

The commission has also revealed the involvement of political party leaders and cadres in the vandalism, looting, and arson committed in the name of protests. To reach a conclusion in its investigation, the commission primarily relied on various CCTV footage, audio-visual materials, and BTS data obtained from Nepal Telecom and Ncell.