National Human Rights Commission Report: State Security Apparatus Failed During 'Genji' Protest

Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission has concluded that the state's security apparatus was completely unsuccessful during the 'Genji' protest held on Bhadra 23 and 24. The commission's investigation report, made public on Wednesday, analyzed the security situation from the evening of Bhadra 23 to the afternoon of the 24th, stating that security agencies other than the Nepali Army appeared incapable of controlling the situation.

The commission's report mentions that even when the protest turned violent and attacks occurred on important national structures, the government could not make a timely and appropriate decision regarding seeking the army's assistance. The fact and analysis section of the report states, 'Analyzing the security situation from the evening of Bhadra 23 to the afternoon of the 24th, it appears that all security mechanisms except the Nepali Army failed, yet the Council of Ministers did not make any decision to seek the army's help.'

The commission concluded that the leadership, including then Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, showed negligence by not fulfilling their legal obligations, leading to serious human rights violations. Due to the failure of the security apparatus, a security vacuum was created even in highly sensitive areas like Singha Durbar, Baneshwor, and the President's Office, and law and order was completely disrupted, the commission determined.

The report highlights that the ineffectiveness and inactivity of the security agencies led to continuous clashes between protesters and security personnel, significant damage to public and private property, and loss of many lives. The commission concluded that such extensive human and physical damage occurred because the state failed to conduct a timely and thorough analysis of security sensitivities and prepare accordingly.