Inquiry Commission Receives Police Deployment Data for September Protest Investigation
Police Protest Probe Kathmandu
6th November 2025, Kathmandu
The judicial inquiry commission investigating the September protests in Kathmandu Valley (Bhadra 23 and 24) has successfully received the list of police officers deployed during the turbulent two-day period.
Police Protest Probe Kathmandu
This crucial step in the Police Protest Probe Kathmandu investigation follows a period of intense correspondence between the commission and the Police Headquarters.
The Valley Police Office, which commanded the forces on the ground during the protests, actively compiled and submitted the names of the deployed personnel.
Bigyan Raj Sharma, a member and spokesperson for the commission (headed by former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki), confirmed the receipt of the list. He stated that preparations are now fully underway to commence the process of taking statements from the officers identified in the submission.
This move signals a significant acceleration in the commission’s work to determine accountability for the events that unfolded during the unrest.
Headquarters Faces Scrutiny Over Delays
The submission of the list was not without friction. The commission had previously sought an explanation from the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Chandra Kuber Khapung, after the headquarters repeatedly failed to provide the necessary information on time.
The commission formally accused the police headquarters of obstructing the investigation due to the prolonged delay. Following repeated and forceful correspondence from the judicial body, the police finally sent the detailed list of personnel assigned within the Kathmandu Valley.
However, the headquarters noted that compiling the corresponding data for officers deployed nationwide would require a considerably longer timeframe due to logistical complexities. The commission accepted the immediate Valley data to ensure the core investigation could proceed without further delay.
Involved Commanders Barred from Leaving Valley
In a key directive aimed at ensuring transparency and cooperation, the inquiry commission has officially instructed that all police in-charge and commanders involved during the September protest must remain available within the Kathmandu Valley.
This measure ensures that the commission can efficiently summon them for questioning as part of the ongoing probe. The commission’s investigation aims to meticulously examine the conduct of the security forces, including allegations of excessive use of force, which tragically led to numerous casualties and injuries during the youth-led anti-corruption and social media protests.
By securing the personnel list and mandating the presence of commanders, the commission actively demonstrates its commitment to conducting a thorough and impartial investigation into one of the most violent periods of civic unrest in recent memory. The focus now shifts to the critical phase of collecting direct testimony to establish facts and assign responsibility.
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