Kathmandu – The judicial commission formed to investigate the human and material losses during the Jen Z protests on September 8 and 9 has recommended suspending the passports of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and four others. The commission has also barred them from leaving the Kathmandu Valley without its approval.

In a letter to the government on Sunday, the commission led by Gauribahadur Karki stated that Oli, former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak, former Home Secretary Gokarna Mani Duwadi, former Chief of National Investigation Department Hutaraj Thapa, and former Chief District Officer Chhabilal Rijal have been placed under investigation.

The commission’s decision letter said, “As these individuals are under investigation regarding the incidents of September 8 and 9, necessary action should be taken to restrict their foreign travel. Since they may be required to appear before the commission at any time, arrangements must also be made to prevent them from leaving the Valley without the commission’s consent.”

The commission has further requested the Home Ministry to provide additional experts and staff to make the investigation more effective.