Kathmandu — The commission formed to investigate the incidents of September 8 and 9 (Bhadra 23 and 24 in the Nepali calendar) has sought a written clarification from Inspector General of Police (IGP) Chandrakuber Khapung over delays in providing required information.
Commission spokesperson and member Binyan Raj Sharma said the panel on Wednesday issued a letter to IGP Khapung, asking him to explain why no action should be taken against him. “We have asked the IGP to explain within 24 hours why he should not face action,” Sharma said.
Commission Dissatisfied with Police Response
Soon after its formation, the probe commission wrote to the Nepal Police Headquarters requesting details of the police personnel deployed in the field during those two days.
However, the headquarters reportedly failed to respond for nearly three weeks. “Even after 22 days, there was no response,” Sharma said. “Only after a follow-up letter did we receive a partial reply.”
According to the commission, the response mentioned that personnel from the IGP level down to constables had been mobilized in the field but did not include a detailed breakdown of names and responsibilities.
On Sunday, the commission sent another letter directly to IGP Khapung, demanding that a full report be submitted within 24 hours.
Commission Orders Officers to Stay in Valley
In its reply, the Police Headquarters stated that the relevant details were held by the Kathmandu Valley Police Office and that additional time would be required to compile and forward the information.
The commission expressed dissatisfaction, saying that the responsibility for submitting such data lay with the headquarters itself. “Instead of sending the required details directly, the headquarters diverted the task to the Valley Police Office, which caused unnecessary delay,” Sharma said. “We are asking for clarification from those obstructing the commission’s work.”
Earlier on Sunday, the commission instructed the Police Headquarters to ensure that police in-charges and commanders deployed in the Kathmandu Valley on those dates do not leave the Valley until further notice.
The directive was issued because those officers may need to be called in for questioning and statements as part of the ongoing investigation.
