Chabilal Rijal

Case Summary

Chhabilal Rijal was arrested in connection with his role in implementing decisions related to the crackdown on the Gen Z protests held on September 8–9. Authorities allege that negligence by officials, including Rijal, contributed to the deaths of protesters during the uprising. The arrests follow broader legal action targeting high-level officials involved in the incident, including KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak. The case is being pursued under provisions related to causing death through negligent acts, reflecting an effort to hold officials accountable for decisions made during the protest response.