Kathmandu : CPN-UML Chair and former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has called for a fact-finding investigation into the recent violent incidents. Speaking at a program organized by the UML-affiliated National Youth Association Nepal in Gundu, Bhaktapur, on Saturday, Oli demanded a thorough probe.
He addressed public concerns over the shootings and subsequent events. “I personally inquired how the firing started and later learned that 14 people had died. I was told some were shot in the head. I expressed my concern and asked for an investigation,” he said.
Oli added, “I was deeply saddened by the incident and had also called for a probe into how it happened.” He said he even proposed forming a separate commission to uncover the truth. But the next day, realizing he had no power to act, he resigned.
He acknowledged that some people have accused him of various things but said he takes the youth-led demand for good governance and action against corruption seriously. He said he had started working on solutions but regretted not being able to act that day.
“I will answer for any accusations made against me, but peace and social order must be maintained,” he stated.
Oli also stressed the need to remove weapons from society and restore peace. “Whoever has snatched weapons from the police must immediately return them so order can be restored,” he said. PR
