DANG, Oct 30: CPN-UML General Secretary Shankar Pokhrel has claimed that infiltration during the GenZ protest led to attacks on the judiciary and the police administration.
Speaking at a press conference organized by Press Chautari Nepal, Dang Chapter, in Ghorahi on Thursday, Pokhrel said the attack on the judiciary was not a minor incident and emphasized the need for an impartial investigation to bring the culprits to justice. He remarked that the assault on the judiciary and police administration was the result of a conspiracy to undermine Nepal’s legal system.
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“The demands raised during the GenZ protest are genuine. All political parties must take a positive stance toward addressing the concerns of the youths. However, self-serving elements infiltrated the protest against corruption and for good governance, attempting to distort history,” Pokharel said. “Understanding the aspirations of young people and ensuring good governance and the rule of law require collective cooperation and coordination.”
Pokhrel asserted that neither the police nor the judiciary played any role in suppressing the protest. He said attempts were being made to weaken the judiciary and, in turn, weaken the country itself.
He further said that looting of police weapons and the presence of escaped prisoners during the protest had created a sense of insecurity among the public. “Public fear and panic have spread as local government offices, courts, transportation services, revenue offices and both public and private properties have been damaged,” Pokharel stated. “The incidents of September 8 and 9 must be investigated in a neutral and impartial manner.”
