• Families of 4 victims accuse former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, then-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak of committing crimes against humanity, crimes against state

ISTANBUL

The families of four victims of deadly protests in Nepal filed a police complaint Tuesday against former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and then-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, the Setopati news outlet reported.​​​​​​​

The complaint has been forwarded to an inquiry commission investigating incidents that took place during Gen Z protests on Sept. 8 and 9.

Nepal’s interim government last month said a judicial commission launched an investigation into nationwide protests that left 75 dead and toppled the elected government.

The inquiry commission will examine killings, arson and vandalism during the youth-led protests two weeks ago.

"Since these fall within the commission's jurisdiction, per the Home Ministry's decision, no action will be taken through regular mechanisms. Therefore, we forward all information there. We have also received the complaint that came today and sent it to the commission," said police superintendent Pawan Bhattarai, who is spokesman for the District Police Range.

The complaint accuses Oli and Lekhak of committing crimes against humanity and crimes against the state, according to Bhattarai, who also noted that crimes against humanity is not included in the National Criminal Code.