Kathmandu, June 16: To mark the 13th day of the death of King Birendra and King Dipendra, fifty inmates were released Saturday from various prisons after commuting their remaining prison terms, the Home Ministry Prison Management Department said.
Saturday marks the 13th day of King Dipendra’s death. King Birendra was assassinated 16 days ago on June 1, but the 13th day ceremony is being marked Saturday.
Altogether 14 royal family members and relatives, including King Birendra and Queen Aishwarya, either were killed in a carnage or were injured at the Narayanhiti Royal Palace on June 1.