KATHMANDU, JANUARY 1
The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) has urged the government to safeguard the lives of Dr Nikolas Bhusal and Harish Bista, who have been on a hunger strike in Kathmandu for the past 10 days.
Issuing a press statement on Thursday, the NHRC called on the government to take immediate action, stating that the health condition of Dr Bhusal and Bista has been deteriorating.
In the statement, NHRC Assistant Spokesperson Shyam Babu Kafle appealed to the government to ensure their safety, noting that the two hunger strikers have demanded an investigation into individuals accused of corruption and the initiation of legal action against them.
"The NHRC draws the government's attention to the need to safeguard their lives and to address the demands raised by the agitating individuals through dialogue, while also taking necessary steps to ensure effective healthcare services," the commission said.
The NHRC further stated that it has been conducting regular monitoring of the situation and found during its latest assessment that the health condition of Dr Bhusal and Bista had reached a critical stage.
