The National Human Rights Commission has mentioned in its investigation report that the Nepali Army was weak during the Gen-G movement and protests that took place on 23 and 24 Bhadra last year.

In a brief excerpt of the report released by the commission on Tuesday, it is said that the Nepali Army has failed to protect national property as per public expectations. The committee formed under the leadership of commission member Lily Thapa has recommended that the commanders of Singha Durbar and Sheelat Niwas be alerted.

‘A detailed analysis of the evidence collected during the investigation revealed the human, physical and economic damage caused by the vandalism and arson of Singha Durbar, Supreme Court, and President’s House during the above-mentioned protests on the 23rd and 24th, which resulted in the same human, physical and economic damage across the country,’ the report said. ‘Since it has failed to protect national property as per public expectations and has not been sensitive to the protection of human rights of the common citizen, the Chief of Army Staff will be instructed to take such issues seriously in the future and prioritize the protection of national property and the protection of human rights of the common citizen.’