KATHMANDU: The inquiry committee formed to investigate the death of Jaya Shankar Sah in Barahathawa, Sarlahi, on January 5 has recommended the removal of the police personnel, who fired the fatal shot, from service.
Sah lost his life after being struck by a police bullet during a protest over the construction of a hospital building. The committee, which is led by Thaneshwar Gautam – a joint secretary of the home ministry, said in its report that there was no need for the Senior Head Constable to resort to gunfire.
The committee submitted its report to Minister for Home Affairs Narayan Kaji Shrestha on Sunday
The committee has advised the government to recall DSP Ganga Thapa who was stationed at the Area Police Office in Barahathawa at the time of the incident.
The Sarlahi administration imposed curfew orders for two days after the incident as the locals took to the streets to protest Sah’s death.
Locals protest in Barahathawa of Sarlahi.
Himal Press
15 Jan 2024
