Kathmandu — Families of those killed during the recent Gen-Z movement have demanded legal action against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, alleging state responsibility for the deaths.
On Monday afternoon, relatives of the victims, along with Hami Nepal founder Sudhan Gurung, arrived at the Kathmandu District Police Office to register a formal complaint. Police, however, did not accept the filing, prompting the group to remain outside the complex until late evening.
“We went to the police with our complaint, but they refused to register it,” one representative said. “We stayed outside all day, insisting that our complaint be recorded.”
Police Response and Home Ministry Meeting
Reports surfaced claiming that police officers were threatened by the demonstrators. The families rejected the accusation, stating they remained peaceful throughout. “We did not threaten anyone,” a participant said. “We sat quietly outside. Such allegations are attempts to discredit us.”
After the police declined to accept the complaint, the group visited the Ministry of Home Affairs around 7:30 p.m. They held discussions with Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal, Inspector General of Police Chandra Kuber Khapung, AIG Dan Bahadur Karki, and Kathmandu SSP Ramesh Thapa. The meeting lasted until around 10 p.m., though officials did not disclose details of the discussion.
Investigation Commission and Public Campaign
The government has formed an independent investigation commission led by former Supreme Court Justice Gauri Bahadur Karki to examine the incidents of Bhadra 23 and 24 (September 8–9). Based on the commission’s recommendation, the Department of Immigration has restricted five individuals, including Oli and Lekhak, from leaving Kathmandu pending the investigation.
When asked whether filing a separate complaint would interfere with the commission’s process, the representatives cited Justice Karki’s statement that the commission’s work does not halt criminal investigation. “The commission’s inquiry can continue, but the police must still register our case,” one family member said. “We want the criminal investigation to move forward.”
Hami Nepal has launched a campaign titled “Arrest KP Oli and Ramesh Lekhak”, demanding accountability from those accused of ordering or enabling the use of force during the protests. In a public statement, the group said, “The state must act against those responsible for the killings. If not, public pressure will compel justice.”
