KATHMANDU: The Kathmandu District Government Attorney’s Office has filed charges against 61 individuals, including Durga Prasai and Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) leaders, in connection with the violent royalist demonstration at Tinkune on March 28.
The case includes charges against Durga Prasai, RPP Senior Vice President Rabindra Mishra, RPP General Secretary and Member of Parliament Dhawal Shamsher Rana, among others. Of the 61 charged, 50 face accusations of crimes against the state, while 11 others are charged with public violence.
Notably, Prasai and seven others are also charged with attempted murder, homicide, and organized crime in addition to public violence. Mishra and Rana have been charged with crimes against the state, organized crime, and public violence.
The March 28 protest turned violent, resulting in the deaths of journalist Suresh Rajak and transport worker Sabin Maharjan. Protesters allegedly vandalized private homes, businesses, and government property, prompting mass arrests. Over 200 people were detained at the time, and several key figures, including Prasai, remain in custody.
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