Tuesday, July 04, 2006

Rayamajhi Commission interrogating former VC Bista, others

The Rayamajhi Commission has started interrogation of former Vice Chairman in the royal cabinet, Kirtinidhi Bista, and Sharad Chandra Shaha, believed to be one of the key advisors to His Majesty King Gyanendra.

The Commission has been interrogating them in connection with their alleged role in suppressing people's movement 2006.

Talking to reporters at the premises of the High-level Commission at Harihar Bhavan, Lalitpur Tuesday morning, Bista said the entire royal cabinet, including himself, would have to take moral responsibility for the death and injury of pro-democracy activists. "Personally, I was not responsible for suppressing the movement," he added.

Shaha did not want to talk to reporters.

The interrogation with Bista and Shah is continuing at the Commission's office.

The Commission has already interrogated no. two in the royal cabinet, Dr. Tulsi Giri, other former ministers and police officials in connection with their alleged role in suppressing the people's movement.

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