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Karki commission’s recommendations on the Gen Z protests, explained in 10 points
While it recommends criminal investigations against Oli, Lekhak, and others for the loss of lives on the first day, it largely remains silent on the second day of violence and destruction.Post Report
The investigation report prepared by the commission led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki on the two-day Gen Z uprising is in the public domain. The report recommends a criminal investigation into the then-Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chandra Kuber Khapung.
It also recommends action against Armed Police Force Chief Raju Aryal and National Investigation Department Chief Hutaraj Thapa. The commission has also suggested departmental action against the incumbent chief of Nepal Police Dan Bahadur Karki.
1. Criminal investigation against the then prime minister, home minister, and police chief:
The commission has recommended that the Government of Nepal investigate Oli, Lekhak, and Khapung under Sections 181 (negligence) and 182 (carelessness) of the National Penal Code, 2017. The main basis is that no attempt was made to stop the firing, even though gunshots continued for more than four hours.

2. Action against four officials, including the home secretary:
The commission has recommended action under Section 182 against the then Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi, Armed Police Force IGP Raju Aryal, National Investigation Department Chief Hutaraj Thapa, and Kathmandu Chief District Officer Chhabilal Rijal for negligence.
3. Departmental action against five Nepal Police officers:
The commission has recommended departmental action under the Police Act and regulations against AIG Siddha Bikram Shah, DIG Om Bahadur Rana, SSP Bishwo Adhikari, SSP Deep Shamsher, and Inspector Rishiram Kandel.
4. Departmental action against sitting police chief Karki:
The commission has recommended issuing a warning under police regulations to current IGP Dan Bahadur Karki, citing his failure to adequately secure weapons and police offices while serving as the Kathmandu Valley Police Chief on Bhadra 24.
5. Against three Armed Police Force officers:
Departmental action has been recommended against operation commander Narayan Dutta Poudel, Brigade Commander Suresh Kumar Shrestha, and SP Jeevan KC under the Armed Police Force Act and regulations.
6. Action against army officers responsible for security lapses:
The commission has recommended action under the Military Act against four Nepali Army commanders—Manoj Baidwar, Diwakar Khadka, Ganesh Khadka, and Santosh Dhungel—who were responsible for security at four key installations: Shital Niwas (President’s residence), Baluwatar (Prime Minister’s residence), Singha Durbar Secretariat, and the Parliament building.

7. Criminal investigation against the TOB group:
The commission has recommended criminal investigation and action against individuals belonging to the TOB group, who allegedly arrived on motorcycles on September 9, incited demonstrators, and triggered violence.
8. Detailed investigation into the violence on September 9:
The commission has recommended an in-depth investigation to identify those involved in widespread arson, looting, and vandalism on Bhadra 24, including the cash recovered from the house of former prime minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. It suggests using CCTV footage, BTS data, and other digital evidence for the investigation.

9. Action against two National Investigation Department officials:
The commission has recommended action under the Special Service Act and regulations against Krishna Prasad Khanal, deputy director of the Valley Operations Division, and Kathmandu District Chief Riven Kumar Gachchadar, for failing to provide information in a timely manner.
10. Recommendation to reward brave police officers, citizens, and an injured protester:
The commission has recommended rewards for six police officers who risked their lives to protect police officers and weapons, and two civilians who saved the lives of police officers from protesters. It has also recommended providing a scholarship to Ekta Shah, who, despite being injured in a gun attack, sat for and passed her MBBS examination.




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