NHRC writes to APF chief to send Thapa for questioning

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) had sent a letter to the chief of the Armed Police Force (APF) on Monday to send Senior Superintendent of Police Madhav Thapa for questioning in the April 11 incident in Gongabu, where security forces opened indiscriminate rubber bullets firing and lathi charged demonstrators.

In a letter sent to the APF Inspector General, Sahabir Thapa, the national rights watchdog has requested him to send SSP Thapa within 48 hours.

The NHRC also said it would also take up the issue with the home minister.

The NHRC had asked SSP Thapa to be present at its office in person on Sunday. However, in a letter to the NHRC, the APF headquarter said that he couldn't appear before the office due to "hectic security meetings".

In its letter to the APF chief, the NHRC has said that, beside maintaining peace and security, "It's the duty of the police officer to uphold human rights standards," according to reports. nepalnews.com pb Apr 18 06

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