KATHMANDU, Dec 30: The government is mulling to suspend Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Umesh Joshi at Satdobato Police Circle and Minister Prakash Jwala's Personal Security Officer (PSO) Sub Inspector Bodhraj Danuwar in connection with Balkumari incident on Friday.
Sources said that a meeting held between top security officials, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal, and Home Minister Narayankaji Shrestha at the Prime Minister's Residence in Baluwatar on Saturday morning discussed the possible suspension of these officials.
Home ministry acknowledges weakness in Balkumari incident
DSP Umesh Joshi was deployed in the field during the Balkumari protest on Friday afternoon. The government is considering their suspension for their failure to exercise restraint during the incident.
Additionally, discussions have taken place regarding providing Rs 1 million in compensation to the families of the deceased individuals, Birendra Shah and Sujan Raut, who lost their lives in the Balkumari incident.
On Friday, the protest unfolded on the day of the EPS language exam, with police resorting to tear gas to control the demonstrators. Subsequently, enraged youths vandalised public vehicles and set fire to the vehicle of Physical Infrastructure and Transport Minister Prakash Jwala, intensifying tensions in the Balkumari area.
