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NHRC deems Rabi Lamichhane's prison exit illegal, recommends investigation

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The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has concluded that Rabi Lamichhane's exit from Nakkhu Prison on September 8, 2025, was an illegal act and a criminal offense under the Prison Act, 2079. The commission recommends a thorough investigation and legal action against those involved in facilitating his release, including jailer Satyaraj Joshi, and lawmakers Manish Jha and Hari Dhakal.

• The NHRC report states that Lamichhane's release violated existing laws and constitutes a human rights violation and a criminal offense.
• The commission has recommended prosecuting anyone found guilty in accordance with the law.
• The NHRC also recommended departmental action against senior security officials, including IGP Dan Bahadur Karki, for human rights violations during the Gen-Z movement.
• The commission has recommended that individuals found involved in human rights violations be suspended from public office for at least six months until a new legal framework is introduced.
• The NHRC report has also raised questions about the role of Gauri Bahadur Karki in the Janji Movement and recommended his investigation.