Kathmandu: Inquiry Commission Returns Complaints to District Police Office

KalimNews, Kathmandu, October 9, 2025 : The 2082 Inquiry Commission, formed to investigate the physical and human damages during demonstrations across Nepal on September 8-9, has decided to return the complaints filed to the District Police Office in Kathmandu.

The decision was made during the Commission’s meeting on Thursday at Singha Durbar, where the complaints, including those from Purushottam Khatri, father of the deceased Rashik Khatri, were discussed. The complaints highlighted deaths and damages sustained during the protests, categorizing them as offenses against humanity and the state, and were initially lodged with the police.

However, the Commission stated that these matters fall under the jurisdiction of criminal investigations, and any further action will proceed through the government’s legal mechanisms. A statement issued by Bigyan Raj Sharma, Commission member and spokesperson, clarified that the Commission’s role is not to carry out criminal investigations or prosecutions. The Commission’s mandate is limited to investigating the actual physical and human damages caused by the protests, determining their causes, and submitting a report to the government with recommendations.

The Commission has officially returned all documents, including the complaints, to the District Police Office, Kathmandu.

KP Sharma Oli's Advice to Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal

CPN-UML Chairperson KP Sharma Oli has advised Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal to remain calm and avoid being provoked, emphasizing that running a country requires careful decision-making, not impulsive actions.

Speaking at a party event in Bhaktapur on Thursday, Oli humorously pointed out that he had not even known Aryal before his appointment as Home Minister. “How many of you had heard his name before?” Oli quipped, drawing laughter from the audience. He continued, “I myself didn’t know him until he became the Home Minister.”

Oli also emphasized that governance is not a matter of humor or theatrics. “I just want to offer a friendly piece of advice,” he said. “Don’t be provoked, don’t overreact, and handle matters with seriousness and restraint.”

Oli Ridicules Travel Ban and Political Drama

KP Sharma Oli also mocked what he described as an “absurd restriction” barring him from traveling outside the Kathmandu Valley, questioning whether he was expected to “flee” from Prime Minister Sushila Karki.

Speaking sarcastically at the same gathering in Bhaktapur, Oli ridiculed the alleged restriction, asking, “What kind of drama is this? They’ve said I can’t leave the Valley—not beyond the drainage boundary. Is KP Oli supposed to run away in fear of Sushila Karki? What have they imagined?”

Oli’s remarks were in response to what he sees as a politically motivated move by the government to restrict his activities. He accused the government of creating unnecessary drama instead of focusing on the country’s actual governance.

Oli's Stance on Post-Revolutionary Changes

CPN-UML has signaled that it will not accept the changes following the Jenji movement. In a strong statement made from Bhaktapur’s Gundu on Thursday, Oli reiterated his party’s position against the recent changes. After resigning from the position of Prime Minister and spending some time under military protection post the Jenji uprising, Oli proclaimed that his party would not recognize the inquiry commission headed by Gauri Bahadur Karki.

Oli called for the reinstatement of the parliament and urged parties supporting constitutional and democratic values to unite. He expressed confidence that the Nepali Congress would eventually join this demand, suggesting that those who delay such efforts would regret the decision later.

Oli further stressed that the dissolution of parliament was unconstitutional, undemocratic, and against the country’s interest.

Political Uncertainty Ahead of the Elections

The political landscape in Nepal continues to be unstable as the country moves toward elections scheduled for February 21. The dissolution of the parliament and the formation of a new government have left many questions unanswered. CPN-UML’s opposition to the elections, despite the announcement of the electoral timeline by the Election Commission, has raised concerns about the possibility of further political instability.

Cabinet Decisions and Developments

At the President’s residence, Sheetal Niwas, a meeting was held with the Prime Minister and President following the cabinet meeting. Minister for Communication and Information Technology, Jagdish Kharel, shared the decisions taken during the meeting, including key appointments and actions:

• Promotion of four Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) to Additional Inspectors General (AIGs).

• Dissolution of the Land Problem Resolution Commission and all district committees under it.

• Implementation of the Visit Visa Investigation Committee’s report by the Ministry of Home Affairs.

• Declaration of Ilam district as a disaster-affected area for a three-month period.

• Approval of energy bonds worth 20 billion rupees by the Nepal Electricity Authority for hydroelectric project funding.

Additionally, the Tribhuwan University land investigation report will be sent to the Ministry of Education, Science and Technology for further action, and recommendations for improving civil aviation will be forwarded to the Ministry of Culture, Tourism, and Civil Aviation.

These decisions highlight ongoing efforts by the government to address various political, economic, and security issues ahead of the national elections.