KATHMANDU: Inquiry commission led by Gauri Bahadur Karki has submitted its report to the government on Sunday regarding the incidents of September 8 and 9, 2025.
The commission, including Chairperson Karki, handed over a report of nearly 900 pages containing findings and recommendations, along with a 7,000-page collection of statements, to Prime Minister Sushila Karki. The government had reportedly delayed submission, citing concerns over election influence. The full report will reportedly be presented by the Prime Minister to the Cabinet before public release. The report does not clearly reveal who has been recommended for action.
However, some media outlets, citing commission members, reported that recommendations for action were made against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, and former Police Chief Chandra Kuwer Khapung. The recommendations relate to the September 8 incidents in Kathmandu and Itahari, which left 17 and 2 people dead respectively.
Ahead of the report’s public release, the Prime Minister reportedly summoned Gen-Z activists for discussions, sparking speculation about possible attempts to appease or influence those implicated in the destruction.
As the commission delivered the report, an injured Gen-Z activist reportedly warned Chairperson Karki in a dramatic encounter. While attempting to leave in a government vehicle, Karki was stopped and confronted by the activist, who said, “If justice is not served, we have seen your house too, and we will come there.”
The activist questioned Karki, demanding accountability for those who allegedly evaded justice, saying, “I am injured. Will I get justice or not? Will those who broke the jail and escaped be punished? Will my deceased friends get justice?” Despite holding the activist’s hand, Karki reportedly could not respond and left in the vehicle.
Even after the commission chief departed, the activist continued, saying, “Many such commissions have existed. If your report is not made public, we will come to your house again,” hinting at the arson and destruction of government and private properties on September 9.
The commission had recommended action only for those responsible for the September 8 incidents, remaining silent on September 9, which is raising concerns that the report may remain confidential.
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