Petition urges UN to investigate rights violations during pro-monarchy protest

The committee alleges use of excessive force and unlawful detentions during March 28 demonstration in Kathmandu.

The Joint People’s Movement Committee formed by pro-monarchy groups has submitted a petition to the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (UN OHCHR), urging the UN body to investigate alleged human rights violations during a protest in Kathmandu on March 28.