Kathmandu: A government-appointed commission investigating the incidents that occurred during the Gen Z protest movement submitted its report to Prime Minister Sushila Karki on Sunday.
The commission, led by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki, handed over the report at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. Other members of the panel included former Additional Inspector General Bigyan Raj Sharma and legal expert Bishweshwar Bhandari.
The investigation committee was formed by the interim government’s Cabinet on October 5 to examine the facts surrounding the protest-related incidents.
Speaking to reporters after submitting the report, commission member and former AIG Sharma said the investigation found serious lapses in security management during the protests. He stated that the report clearly recommends action against those found responsible.
“We have presented our findings and recommendations based on what we observed, understood, and verified through evidence,” Sharma said. “Those who made mistakes should face action, and those who performed well should be rewarded. I want to make it clear that we have recommended disciplinary measures.”
When asked whether the commission had recommended criminal charges against the then Home Minister or the prime minister, Sharma declined to reveal specific details but urged the public to be confident that those responsible would face consequences. He noted that security weaknesses were evident from the very beginning, including failures in placing barricades around the parliamentary complex.
The main report submitted by the commission runs about 900 pages, while the complete documentation—including annexes—totals between 8,000 and 10,000 pages. During the investigation, the commission questioned and recorded statements from more than 200 individuals, including victims, witnesses, security personnel, and experts. According to the panel, the fact-finding process particularly focused on incidents that took place on the 23rd and 24th of last month.
Responding to concerns that many past investigation reports in Nepal have not been made public, Sharma expressed confidence that this report would be disclosed. He said the report now belongs to the government and that the prime minister had thanked the commission and assured that necessary actions would follow, adding that the public should be assured the report will not remain undisclosed.
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