National Human Rights Commission Report Raises Questions on Rabi Lamichhane's Release

Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission's study report on the Jenji movement has raised serious questions about National Independent Party (NSP) Chairman Rabi Lamichhane. The report, made public by the commission on Wednesday, raises serious questions, stating that Lamichhane was released from Nakhkhu prison 'unauthorizedly and illegally' under the guise of the movement. 

The report interprets Rabi Lamichhane's release from Nakhkhu prison as an illegal and criminal offense.

The commission has recommended that the Nepal government conduct a thorough investigation into the involvement of Lamichhane, former jailer of Nakhkhu prison Satyaraj Joshi, current Member of Parliament Manish Jha, and Hari Dhakal, and take legal action if they are found guilty. 

The commission's recommendation states, 'As discussed in Chapter No. 15 of the Facts and Analysis section, the act of being released from prison unauthorizedly has been interpreted as being against the law, and since that act is not only a violation of human rights but also a criminal offense mentioned in Section 49 of the Prison Act 2079, a thorough investigation should be conducted into the extent of involvement of those involved in Rabi Lamichhane's release from prison, including Nakhkhu prison administrator (jailer) Satyaraj Joshi, and then-Member of Parliament and responsible leader of the National Independent Party, Manish Jha, and Hari Dhakal, who went with a large group to get Rabi Lamichhane released, and if found guilty, legal action should be taken.'

Lamichhane is mentioned on pages 28 and 29 of the report.