A book about the Jana Andolan II (People’s movement II) has said that at least 18 pro-democracy protesters are still missing since the popular movement of the country.
According to the book entitled “Jana Andolan II A Witness Account” published by Informal Sector Service Centre (INSEC), some of the missing have been identified as Nal Kumar Rai, Rajendra Rai, Sunil Moktan, Yadav Khadka, Kuma Kami, Yagya Dangal, Ram Hari Kharel, Dinesh Ghimire and Ganesh Sapkota.
Similarly, Balika Giri, Min Prasad Gautam, Rajendra Ghimire, Shanti Rai, Sambhav Chettri, Usha Kusum Oli, Hari Bahadur Thapa, Narendra Lohani and Hem Khadka are also missing.
The book documents human rights violations by the then government under King Gyanendra’s regime during the nineteen-day stir.
The book contains chronological description of abortive attempts by the royal government to suppress the people’s movement.
The book incorporates details of martyrs and lists of injured and arrested people during the movement.
Releasing the book, Speaker Subash Nembang said that it would help to address impunity in the country and the ongoing investigation into atrocities committed during the movement.
Speaking at the programme, INSEC chairman, Subodh Raj Pyakurel said the book reveals the character and destiny of the former government.