Probe committee leaves for Darchula for onsite investigation into ‘tuin’ incident - Khabarhub
KATHMANDU: A probe committee formed by the Home Ministry to carry out investigation into Darchula incident has headed towards Gasku Malghat via Indian route
Over five weeks after the incident, the government of Nepal has sent a diplomatic note to India seeking information and investigation into the July 30 Darchula incident in which a Nepali man, Jaya Singh Dhami, disappeared into the Mahakali, after Indian Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) personnel allegedly snapped a tuin, a cable contraption, he was on to cross the river.
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KATHMANDU, September 1: The probe committee formed investigate the incident of disappearance of Jayasingh Dhami– who went missing in the Mahakali River while crossing it via a tuin or wire crossing in Darchula– has concluded that the incident took place in the presence of the Indian Border Security Force (SSB).
The report submitted earlier on Tuesday by the committee to Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand pointed out that the incident took place in the presence of Indian Border Security Force (SSB) security personnel, according to a statement issued by the Home Ministry.
The committee has also recommended the ministry to take initiative through diplomatic channels with the Indian government to investigate the incident and take legal action against the culprits and to provide appropriate compensation and relief to Dhami's family.
Similarly, the Government of Nepal has been recommended to make proper arrangements for upbringing and education of the dependent family members.
The Home Ministry had formed an investigation committee under the coordination of Joint Secretary Janardan Gautam to probe the incident that took place on July 30.
The government has already decided to provide Rs 1 million to family members of Jay Singh Dami who has gone missing in Mahakali River after the Indian Indian Seema Surakshya Bal (SSB) personnel cut off an improvised cable crossing ‘Tuin’ (improvised cable crossing) stretching over the river.
Meanwhile, a committee formed to probe into the death of Inspector Kapil Wagle in a road accident at Bardaghat in Nawalparasi has submitted its report to the Home Minister on the same day stating that the accident took place due to negligence of motorcyclists Deepak Pun and of late Wagle.
A probe committee formed by the Home Ministry to carry out investigation into the Darchula incident is headed towards Gasku Malghat via the Indian route for onsite study.
The team left for Gasku today after holding discussions with journalists, human rights activists, political parties and people's representatives of Beas village
CHITWAN, August 4: Nepali Congress (NC) leader Gagan Kumar Thapa has said the government needs support from all quarters to investigate the Darchula incident.
Talking to media persons here on Wednesday, the lawmaker said it was the major responsibility of the government to protect the people's life and the all political parties should be united to respond to the incident. The parliament should be the backup support for the government to bring out facts surrounding the incident, according to the lawmaker.
The government in the past could be able to publish a revised political map of the country due to the strength of the parliament and cooperation from all quarters and such power was again needed for the investigation into the Darchula incident.
It may be noted that thirty-three-year-old Jaya Singh Dhami of Darchula had gone missing in the Mahakali River few days ago and the role of Indian Seema Suraksha Bal (SSB) is alleged in the incident. The SSB is alleged of removing a tuine (ropeway) Dhami was using to cross the river.
Stating that the decision of the incumbent government to dissolve the Land Issue Resolving Commission formed by the erstwhile government bypassing the parliament discussions was indeed a positive step, the former Minister was of the view that the government should move ahead by formulating minimum common programmmes to address the issues of landless people.
On a different note, he stressed that the NC General Convention should be held with the deadline and as per the jurisdictions granted by the constitution and the law.
As he said, any unsettled disputes within the party should be presented to the central committee in a bid to find a way out to the issues . Those not summoning the CC meeting on time would have no excuse if the convention could not be held on time, he argued.
Minister for Home Affairs Bal Krishna Khand has said that the government will make public the report after carrying out the investigation on the Darchula incident.
Five student unions affiliated to the opposition alliance have demanded quick investigation over the Darchula Tuin incident and immediate action against the culprit.
