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NHRC recommends action against security personnel using excessive force

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has said that it has urged the government to take action against security personnel involved in excessive force against protestors during the pro-democracy movement.

A press statement issued by the NHRC said the commission has asked Senior Superintendent of Police Madhav Thapa for clarification over the excessive use of force during demonstration of political parties in Gongabu area of Kathmandu on Tuesday.

Nearly 90 pro-democracy activists were injured when security forces opened fire using rubber bullets at protestors in Gongabu area of Kathmandu on Tuesday.

The statement further said the commission is monitoring the protest programmes organized by seven party alliance (SPA) since April 6 from central office and regional offices Biratnagar, Pokhara, Nepalgunj and Dhangadhi.

The national rights watchdog has said that the security forces used excessive forces during the demonstration of political parties on Tuesday.

“It was found that the security forces used excessive force while arresting people and many people including doctors, human rights activists and journalists were injured when security forces opened fire indiscriminately,” the statement added.

The statement also said that it found that security forces used excessive force even after taking demonstrators under control.

The statement further said, the NHRC has recommended the government to provide free treatment to all people injured in demonstrations.

Stating that the protestors also used children and vandalized public properties during demonstrations, the NHRC asked the organizers not to create any hurdle in free movement of people and conduct their programmes peacefully. nepalnews.com pb Apr 13 06