Although the students belonging to the ruling Congress-linked Navy Sangh have repeatedly vandalized the Tribhuvan University, no legal action has been taken. Even though the Ministry of Home Affairs and related agencies have been requested to take action against those involved in vandalism of public property according to prevailing laws, they have been given immunity.

The group of Navy Sangh has vandalized three times in three months only. Last Wednesday, a group including the self-elected president from the Navy Association vandalized the office of the vice-chancellor. They have also locked the office of the rector and registrar.

Earlier on 22 Baisakh, the capital's Ratna Rajya Lakshmi campus was vandalized. On February 24, the office of Rector and Dean of Science and Technology was vandalized by a group belonging to the Navy Association. 

When the chaotic activities including vandalism are happening in the academic campus, the police administration is avoiding it saying that no official complaint has been registered. The professors of the university say that immunity is given even when such incidents are in the presence of the police and those involved are clearly known. According to the officials of the University, despite informing the Prime Minister and Chancellor KP Sharma Oli, Home Minister Ramesh Akhtar, Education Minister Raghuji Pant about the incident of vandalism, the action process was not initiated. 

In the Civil Code, it is said that public or private property should not be damaged, vandalized, arson, or caused. Legally, public service cannot be interrupted. Damage to public property is punishable by imprisonment for one year or a fine of up to 10,000 rupees or both. 

If the property is damaged, the culprit must also pay the compensation according to the damage. If the person who commits the crime is not sure, there is a provision that even the person who incites or gives the order can be brought under the law. There is a provision in the Criminal Code that if you block public services by showing fear and panic, including lock-ups, you can be imprisoned for up to three years or fined up to 30,000 rupees. 

The Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Rishi Ram Tiwari, says that the legal process against those involved in the vandalism could not proceed because the university did not file a complaint. I have received information about vandalism in Trivima. Even if Trivi has not filed a complaint, we will proceed with the investigation process in consultation with the public prosecutor,' he says. 

Prajia Tiwari says that since the university has a different structure, it is not possible to directly mobilize the police and proceed with the investigation. "It would have been easier for the university to give the details of the incident in the form of a complaint or petition for investigation and action," he said. The police will proceed with the investigation process regarding the damage to public property.' 

Acting Vice-Chancellor Khadg KC of Trivika says that the incident of vandalism took place on Wednesday despite informing the police. Trivi police circle falls under Kirtipur. KC says that the police circle was informed before the vandalism that day. After the incident, he informed that by issuing a statement and meeting the Prime Minister and the Minister of Education, he requested for action. 

According to eyewitnesses, a group of students vandalized the office of the vice-chancellor in front of the police on Wednesday. Chairs, tables, vases, glass, etc. of the Vice-Chancellor's office were damaged due to vandalism. A video of the vandalism has also been released, in which a group of 15/20 people is seen vandalizing.

The elected student leaders of New Union and Swaviyu who went to discuss with the Vice-Chancellor on the matter of student admissions vandalized. According to the staff, the Acting Vice-Chancellor KC had gone to the University Teaching Hospital at that time. We went to discuss with the vice-chancellor at 1:30. We came back after some students of Navy Sangh suddenly resorted to vandalism," said Bhupeshwari Air, President of SWVYU of Padmakanya Campus, "I am against vandalism. She was elected as a rebel candidate of Navy Union.

Swaviyu President of Patan Campus Rohit Kapali also reached Kirtipur as per the advice of all Swaviyu officials to discuss the matter of student admission with the Vice Chancellor. He expressed his displeasure saying that the vandalism was done against prior advice. "Most of the presidents/members of Swaviyu elected from the Union went to meet the Vice-Chancellor. Students started vandalism. We do not agree on that," he said.

After the incident of vandalism, the student leaders issued a statement. It has been signed by Pukar Parajuli, President of Swaviyu University of Bhaktapur Multiple Campus, Bhuvan Ojha of Shankardeva, Madanraj Upadhyay, Santosh Shrestha of Public Youth, Muskanraj Gautam of Saraswati Campus, Murari Gautam of Kailashkut Campus, Anja Phuyal of Kantipur College and others. In the statement, it is alleged that the right of students to be admitted after the elections of Swaviyu has been taken away.

Swaviyu officials are demanding that the admission of undergraduate and postgraduate level, which was stopped last February, should be opened for the Swaviyu elections. Trivi said that this year's admission has been postponed according to the academic calendar rather than due to the election. Acting Vice-Chancellor KC said that as per the calendar, the students who have been admitted since last August have also submitted the exam application form, so admission cannot be opened again for this year.

TRI has issued a calendar and set a policy of admission, teaching, examination and publication of results only at specified times. Officials say that it is not possible to conduct the examination and publish the results on time when students are admitted. The University had given an opportunity to enroll even before the elections to the Swaviyu University. "We have given a clear answer that re-admissions cannot be opened as the students have already submitted the exam application form, but vandalism has been done using the same excuse," KC said.

On February 24, after the office was vandalized, the then rector Casey did not return to the office. After the then Vice-Chancellor Kesharjung Baral resigned on 15 March, he is acting as the Vice-Chancellor. Trivi issued a statement and requested the Ministry of Home Affairs to take action against those involved in the vandalism incident in Fagun. At that time, Narendra Saud, Sikendra Rokaya and 5 people were involved in the CCTV footage. Although the police took the CCTV footage of the incident, no action was taken.

On 22 Baisakh, a group of the New Union vandalized the physical structure of the campus, expressing dissatisfaction over the unanimous election of the officers of Swaviyu University in Ratna Rajya Campus. The university professor says that the incidents are repeating because those involved in such vandalism have been given immunity. 

Ex-vice chancellor Kesharjung Baral says that because activities such as vandalism and lockouts are conducted by political parties, the culprits have not been brought to court. "Those involved in vandalism and lockouts are protected from above," he says, "The activities run by political parties should be controlled by them." Baral says that the university alone cannot take action against such students unless the political parties and the government are committed.