Nepal’s National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has recommended departmental action against four senior security and administrative officials over their handling of the pro-monarchy protest in Kathmandu’s Tinkune area on March 28, 2025.

In a report made public on Tuesday, the commission named then-Kathmandu Senior Superintendent of Police Bishwo Adhikari among the officials facing the recommendation. The report also recommended action against Kathmandu’s then-chief district officer, saying he failed to effectively implement a security plan during the protest.

NHRC’s recommendations

The commission’s report concerns the authorities’ response to the Tinkune protest, which took place in Kathmandu on March 28, 2025.

  • Four officials from security and administrative roles were recommended for departmental action.
  • Bishwo Adhikari, who was Kathmandu SSP at the time, was named in the report.
  • The then-chief district officer was cited for failing to effectively implement the security plan.

The recommendation relates to the officials’ handling of the protest, according to the report.