AMN / WEB DESK
Nepal’s Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has announced plans to take legal action against those responsible for the violent protests led by supporters of the ex-king in Tinkune, Kathmandu, on March 28.
Speaking at a press conference, Minister Gurung confirmed that a full investigation has been launched to uncover the facts surrounding the violence. He emphasized that the government would hold the guilty accountable through the formation of a probe committee.
The minister condemned the attacks on media houses, pledging government support for the affected organizations and promising an evaluation of the damages.
Sharp reactions continue to pour in from various political parties and leaders against the mayhem created by the pro-Hindu and pro-royalist forces in parts of the Capital on Friday. The violent incident in Tinkune, Kathmandu led to the deaths of two people, scores of injuries and even arson and looting.
People have launched a hashtag campaign on social media platforms like X and Facebook to hold ex-king Gyanendra Shah responsible for Friday’s violence. Some have demanded that he be brought into legal ambit.
The government is also preparing to call an all-party meeting in order to discuss the latest activities of the pro-royalist forces and to chart out a future strategy.
So far, as many as 130 people have been arrested and police are screening those involved in the attack and vandalism so that proper action can be taken against them.
The Capital witnessed violent protests organised by pro-monarchy groups, demanding the restoration of the monarchy and the reestablishment of Nepal as a Hindu state. These protests were led by Nawaraj Subedi, a senior pro-royalist leader; Durga Prasai, a medical business operator; and senior leaders of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party.