A dozen complaints have been registered with the commission formed on 23rd and 24th Bhadra to investigate the incidents.

The complaint claimed by the victim that there was infiltration during the 23 Bhadra movement has been made public, so it has also been demanded to be investigated. Conversation with the spokesperson of the Commission of Inquiry, Vigyanraj Sharma:

What is the Commission of Inquiry doing?

We have moved to Singha Durbar after it became difficult to work in the Meteorological Department building. Work could not be done last week due to the Dashain holiday. We will move forward with the statement after completing the correspondence and procedural work in all bodies before Tihar. The Commission has informed the government about the shortage of manpower. We are waiting to get manpower soon.

How are the complaints coming to the Commission?

Some complaints are coming. We have written letters asking for some files and details. We have made a public appeal to the Ministry of Home Affairs, other ministries, the Supreme Court, the Department of Prison Management, the Federation of Nepalese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, political parties, and individual details to provide them. Details have also started to be available from some bodies.

The police had sent the complaint against the then Prime Minister and Home Minister to the Commission. Why did the Commission return the police?

We are not a criminal investigation agency. That is why the complaint has been put on a 'notice' and sent back to the investigating agency. The police are the agency that investigates regular criminal charges. We only have to submit a report. The police will also investigate after our report. The government attorney's office will prosecute based on that investigation.

How is the commission taking complaints? How can the general public file a complaint?

Not all people may have access to Singha Durbar. Therefore, complaints can be sent online or by post. We have also invited complaints through WhatsApp and email. You can also file a complaint in the format available on our website. If that is not possible, you can file a complaint in the name of the commission at the nearest police office.

How will you investigate incidents across the country in a short period of three months?

We have demanded more manpower from the government. We are preparing to take government employees on assignment and proceed with the investigation. We have also asked for forensic, cyber security and other experts. Since we cannot reach the entire country, we have sought details from various agencies. We investigate cases of prisoner escapes and prison vandalism by requesting details from various prisons.

In the case of Kathmandu, we investigate the incidents that took place from Maitighar Mandal to Tinkune on 23 and 24 Bhadau in a phased manner. The investigation goes from the people deployed in the field to the top. We do not arrest or prosecute. We call them for statements. We listen to them and make recommendations based on their statements.