NBA ask govt to take action against NA official

KATHMANDU: The Nepal Bar Association (NBA) today urged the government to take action against major general Toran Jung Bahadur Singh of the Nepali Army (NA).

Stating that the government initiative to promote Singh to the post of

Lieutenant General has drawn their attention, NBA sought government action to punish him.

Singh was held responsible for the disappearance of 9 persons while he was heading the Bhairav Nath Battalion of the NA during insurgency.

Citing human rights violation, national and international human rights bodies have sought for action against him. NBA further urged the government to investigate all cases of human rights violation and bring the culprits to books.

National Human Rights Commission and the Office of the United Nations High Commission for Human Rights have recommended action against him.