KATHMANDU, JUNE 16

Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has directed Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to take legal action against individuals involved in acts of vandalism and violence at Tribhuvan University.

During a meeting with TU office-bearers at Singha Durbar on Monday, PM Oli-who also serves as the Chancellor of the University-stated that he had already drawn the Home Minister's attention to the matter.

Presenting a memorandum to Chancellor Oli, the Officiating Vice-Chancellor of TU, Prof. Dr. Khadga KC, urged the government to ensure a peaceful environment on campus by strengthening security measures.

He expressed concern over the release of the perpetrators, despite formal complaints lodged with the police, and demanded immediate action against those involved in the attacks.

Prof. KC added that, due to the prevailing insecurity, TU officials have been forced to work from outside the university premises.

The Kirtipur-based Office of the Rector, the Office of the Dean of the Institute of Science and Technology, and Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus were vandalized on March 5. Additionally, the Office of the Vice-Chancellor in Kirtipur was attacked on May 28.