Security chiefs suggest government to take restrained action

The Prime Minister and the security personnel discussed the situation that would arise if Oli and the writer were arrested or not, the analysis of whether or not more violence would break out, the review of the efforts being made to disrupt religious harmony and the preparations for the elections to be held on February 21.

Ashwin 22, 2082

Gaurav Pokharel

Security chiefs suggest government to take restrained action

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The new security challenges arising in the country were reviewed in a meeting between Prime Minister Sushila Karki, Home Minister Omprakash Aryal and heads of security agencies at the Prime Minister's residence Baluwatar from 10:00 PM to 3:00 AM on Tuesday. Mainly from Gen-G, former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Ukhar, the then Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Chabilal Rizal, etc. were arrested and the pressure increased and the election was discussed in the meeting.

 

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meeting, the Prime Minister consulted about the preparations for the election, the situation that would arise if the then Prime Minister Oli and the Home Minister were arrested or not, the analysis of whether or not there is a possibility of further riots and the efforts being made to disrupt religious harmony. In the meeting that lasted for five hours, mainly the agenda of arresting Oli and the writer was discussed more, according to the participating officials. 

"There is widespread pressure to arrest, Kathmandu Metropolitan City Mayor Balen Shah, Gen-G activists and even some members of the Cabinet discussed pressure to arrest Oli and the writer," a security chief told Kantipur, "The challenges that may arise in both cases of arrest and non-arrest were discussed." 

Prime Minister Karki and Home Minister Aryal said that action can be taken in terms of being included in the legal process. "There may be more damage if arrests are not included in the legal framework," the source said, quoting Home Minister Aryal, "there may be more bloodshed, the mood of the election may be broken." This process should be started only after the report of the high-level judicial commission formed under the leadership of former judge Gauri Bahadur Karki.

Nepal Police Chief Chandrakuver Khapung and Armed Police Force Chief Raju Aryal both expressed their support for Home Minister Aryal's opinion. Police chief Khapung raised the question of what to do if a complaint is filed against the current cabinet officials tomorrow, if a complaint is filed against a certain person, an official who participated in the meeting said, "If they proceed with the arrest of Oli and the writer, there is a possibility that the parties will take to the streets and that may lead to another encounter." There was also a briefing on the need to exercise restraint as the question arises as to what to do if complaints are made against him on the basis of his written status saying that Singh Darbar should be burnt down. "According to the briefing of the security chiefs, in the current situation, it was seen that there will be a challenge to security if we proceed by filing a complaint against Oli, the writer, etc., or if we do nothing," Baluwatar source said, "If we proceed with the arrest, it was seen that the UML headed by Oli may take to the streets, and regarding the writer, the Congress is in a position to retaliate." Without saying

, on Tuesday, Balen Shah, the youth mayor of UML-affiliated student organization Aneraswaviyu, and Sudan Gurung, the coordinator of We Nepal, reached the District Police Complex in Kathmandu with a complaint. But the police did not register a complaint. According to Akhil's former president Samik Badal, the police officials have said that they will respond after taking the opinion of the public prosecutor.

On Monday afternoon, along with the injured of the Gen-G movement, Sudan reached the Kathmandu police station in Bhadrakali with a complaint against former Prime Minister Oli, former home minister and others. After the police sent the complaint without registering it, he went out there expressing his displeasure against the police. Gen-G youths including Sudan launched a campaign on social media using the hashtags 'ArrestKPoli', 'ArrestMeshLehak', 'ArrestMeshLekhak'. Home Minister Aryal was discussing with Nepal Police Chief Khapung and Armed Police Chief Aryal at the Home Ministry from 6 pm on Monday amid widespread pressure. After being called around 10 pm, they reached Baluwatar. 

In Baluwatar, Home Secretary Rameshwar Dangal also expressed his displeasure about the arrest of employees along with the source claims. "In the complaint brought by Sudanji, the name of the then Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, Chhabi Rizal, was raised in the meeting. It was raised in the meeting that the morale of the employees would fall if the person who gave the order was punished," said the source. Analysis of the possible fallout was reported by security officials. "There is no position to hold elections without the support of the parties. In that case, teasing them may become more difficult," an official told about the discussion in the meeting. Chief of Army Staff Ashokraj Sigdel said that in a fluid political situation, we should also be aware that there may be attempts to stir up harmony in the society. "The heads of other agencies, including Chief Saab, analyzed that there is a possibility that people with other agendas may raise their heads in the event of a crisis arising after the Gen-G movement," the source said, "They said so, especially in connection with the issue of Hindu-Muslim tension in Dhanusha." Later, the administration held an all-party meeting and agreed. The situation of Nepalgunj was also discussed in the meeting. "After Chhath, groups including Durga Prasai are also announcing road demonstrations, even in such demonstrations there may be infiltration of various interest groups" is the analysis of a security chief.

If such a situation arises, those who have different agendas from East to West can take to the streets and if that happens, the security officials have a briefing. "Even in Gen-G, different groups and individuals are clearly seen, they have different agendas, some say that the head of the authority and the Chief Justice should be removed. If all the demands coming from the streets are met, all the state agencies will be in more trouble," a security chief briefed, "in that way, interest groups get a chance to manipulate." 

Sources say that a security chief has raised questions about Sudan Gurung's presentation and style. "His style has reduced the morale of the police and staff," said the security chief, "how can we move forward if we continue to work on his agenda?" "It became easier after Prime Minister Karki and Home Minister Aryal also said that a legal basis was needed for the arrest of the then Prime Minister and Home Minister," says an officer who participated in the meeting, "There was no concrete decision, overall, the idea of ​​waiting and seeing has come, that is, the middle line." "We decided to take a complaint and send it to the Karki Commission as it is investigating," says a police source.

21 people were killed by police firing on the first day. The next day, the furor escalated after details emerged that police had shot the young protester in the head and chest. On August 24, the protestors broke through the restricted area and entered the parliament building in Baneshwar. Vandalism and arson also happened shortly. Later, the main administrative center of the country, Singhdurbar, Supreme Court, District Court, Provincial Office, Municipal and Ward Office, government and private sector and business houses were also vandalized and set on fire. At least 75 people died on both days.

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