KATHMANDU, Oct 29: In the aftermath of the Gen-Z protests that swept Kathmandu earlier this month, Nepal Police has formed a high-level committee to investigate both the humanitarian and material losses incurred during the demonstrations. The inquiry comes after a largely peaceful protest on September 8 escalated into violence the following day.
Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung announced the formation of the investigation commission, placing it under the leadership of Additional Inspector General Sushil Singh Rathore, head of the Central Investigation Bureau. The commission will carry out a detailed review of the police response, including the use of force against youth and students, human casualties, operational lapses, and the overall damage to property.
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The investigative team also includes Deputy Inspector General Deepak Regmi of the Planning and Investigation Directorate, along with representatives from administrative units and the Department of Forensic Science Laboratory. Together, the panel has been tasked with examining the causes of the Gen-Z movement, evaluating the effectiveness of police operations, identifying vulnerabilities, investigating instances of vandalism by protesters, and detecting potential infiltrators.
The committee has been entrusted with the responsibility to submit a comprehensive report within one month. In addition, it will provide recommendations on the use of weapons by police personnel, operational strategies, deployment of lethal and non-lethal arms, and inter-agency coordination during protests and demonstrations, aiming to enhance both public safety and law enforcement accountability in future civic actions.
