RNA concerned over ‘unsubstantiated’ media reports on Nagarkot killings

As student protests against the horrendous killings of 12 civilians by a frenzied army man in Nagarkot on December 14 still continue in the capital city and outside, the Royal Nepalese Army (RNA) on Sunday said it was concerned over various ‘unsubstantiated’ media reports.

Issuing a statement, the RNA’s Directorate of Public Relations (DPR) said, “A high-level investigation committee is investigating into the unfortunate event to bring out the facts behind the incident. Against this background, the Directorate of Public Relations regrets the publishing of uncorroborated news reports, which could influence and hinder the work of the investigation committee.”

The RNA also appealed to the media to exercise restraint and not to publish ‘unsubstantiated’ information, which could directly or indirectly influence the committee’s investigation.

A three-member judicial committee under former Supreme Court Justice Top Bahadur Singh is investigating into the killings. The committee’s deadline for submitting its report to the government was extended by 10 days on Friday after the initial timeframe came to an end.

A separate team of the RNA is also probing the incident that has drawn nationwide protests. nepalnews.com mk Dec 25 05

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