Various organisations decry violent demo, vandalism by ex-king’s supporters in federal capital
They have demanded bringing those responsible for such inhumane incidents to justice with due compensations for the losses.
KATHMANDU: Various organisations have condemned the vandalism and violence during the Friday’s demonstrations by the supporters of ex-king Gyanendra Shah.
They decried the losses of property and human lives in course of the demonstrations followed by vandalism, attacks and arson in Tinkune of Kathmandu on March 28.
They have demanded bringing those responsible for such inhumane incidents to justice with due compensations for the losses.
Issuing a press statement today, the Democratic Thought Society said, “Such violent demonstrations are against the democratic standards and thus condemnable, and punishable by law.”
Similarly, the Nepal Chamber of Commerce termed that such activities are also capable of negatively affecting the nation’s economy.
The Human Rights and Peace Society condemned the incident, stating: “The restoration of monarchy is impossible in the country as civic supremacy and freedom is the lifeline of democracy.”
The call to restore monarchy is against the human civilization and the freedom, the Society concluded.
It may be noted that video journalist Suresh Rajak was killed in the in an incident of arson at a private house during the demonstration in Tinkune.
In addition to the killing of Rajak, demonstrators also vandalized the Annapurna Media Group building at Tinkune, set it on fire, attempted a forced entry into the Kantipur Television building, and threw stones, causing terror in the newsroom.
A vehicle owned by Himalayan Television was also damaged.
Similarly, as stated by the Ministry of Home Affairs, person indentified as Sabin Maharjan of Kirtipur was killed and 35 others injured in clashes with police during the violent demonstration organized by the supporters of the ex-king in the federal capital.
