National Human Rights Commission Report: State Security Apparatus Failed During 'Genji' Protest

Kathmandu. The National Human Rights Commission has concluded that the state's security apparatus was completely unsuccessful during the 'Genji' protest held on Bhadra 23 and 24. The commission's investigation report, made public on Wednesday, analyzed the security situation from the evening of Bhadra 23 to the afternoon of the 24th, stating that security agencies other than the Nepali Army appeared incapable of controlling the situation.

The commission's report mentions that even when the protest turned violent and attacks occurred on important national structures, the government could not make a timely and appropriate decision regarding seeking the army's assistance. The fact and analysis section of the report states, 'Analyzing the security situation from the evening of Bhadra 23 to the afternoon of the 24th, it appears that all security mechanisms except the Nepali Army failed, yet the Council of Ministers did not make any decision to seek the army's help.'