KATHMANDU: The National Human Rights Commission of Nepal has recommended legal investigation and action over the unauthorized release of Rabi Lamichhane from prison during the Gen-Z protests on September 9, 2025.
In its report, the commission stated that the incident was unlawful and constituted not only a human rights violation but also a criminal offense under Section 49 of the Prison Act, 2079.
According to the report, the commission concluded that the prison exit occurred in violation of existing laws and therefore warrants detailed investigation and legal accountability.
The report specifically called for a thorough probe into who was involved in facilitating Lamichhane’s release from Nakhu Prison.
Those named for detailed investigation include Nakhu Prison jailer Satyaraj Joshi, Manish Jha and Hari Dhakal, among others.
The commission recommended that anyone found guilty be prosecuted in accordance with the law.
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