IN BRIEF

HURON’s concern

KATHMANDU: The Human Rights Organisation of Nepal (HURON) on Monday called on all concerned to protect the life of Gyan Kumar Shrestha, the brother of late Ramhari Shrestha, who was killed by some People Liberation Army soldiers last month. Accusing the Maoists of threatening Gyan Kumar of life, the HURON appealed to all concerned to protect his life and respect the universal principle of human rights and personal freedom. — HNS