The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has expressed concern over the excessive use of force by the security forces during demonstrations of the Seven Party Alliance.
In a letter sent to the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers, NHRC said security personnel opened fire and injured demonstrators from rallies organized outside the area of curfew.
Stating that security personnel have been found using excessive force against protestors, even after taking them under control, the national rights watchdog has asked the government to stop such acts and take action against the guilty.
NHRC also asked the government to immediately release minors being detained at various places and make provision of alternative exams for detained students.
NHRC also urged the political parties not to cause harm to public properties and general public during their protest programmes.
Meanwhile, issuing a joint press release on Monday, nearly a dozen human rights activists flayed the government for acting autocratically and imposing curfew.
“What the government is doing is inhumane and autocratic,” the statement issued by 12 human rights activists said.
Meanwhile, another group of rights activists urged the government to provide adequate compensation to the families of those killed by security forces during the agitation. nepalnews.com pb Apr 11 06