Summary
A BBC investigation discovered that a former police chief in Nepal ordered the use of lethal force against young protesters, leading to the death of 19 people, including a teenager. The protests in September 2022 were part of a broader movement against political corruption in Nepal and resulted in the resignation of the prime minister. A public inquiry is ongoing to investigate these events.
Key Facts
- An order to use lethal force against unarmed protesters in Nepal was given by the former police chief.
- Among those killed was a 17-year-old student, shot while leaving the protest.
- The protests were driven by frustration over political corruption.
- The Nepalese government collapsed following these events, with the prime minister resigning.
- A police document showed the lethal force order came from someone using "Peter 1," believed to be the ex-police inspector general.
- An inquiry is ongoing, but no one has been held accountable yet.
- Upcoming general elections are scheduled for March 5.
- Protest organizing moved to the chat platform Discord after some social media platforms were banned.
