Darchula incident: Incident happened in presence of SSB

KATHMANDU, September 1: The probe committee formed investigate the incident of disappearance of Jayasingh Dhami– who went missing in the Mahakali River while crossing it via a tuin or wire crossing in Darchula– has concluded that the incident took place in the presence of the Indian Border Security Force (SSB).

The report submitted earlier on Tuesday by the committee to Home Minister Bal Krishna Khand pointed out that the incident took place in the presence of Indian Border Security Force (SSB) security personnel, according to a statement issued by the Home Ministry.

The committee has also recommended the ministry to take initiative through diplomatic channels with the Indian government to investigate the incident and take legal action against the culprits and to provide appropriate compensation and relief to Dhami's family.

Similarly, the Government of Nepal has been recommended to make proper arrangements for upbringing and education of the dependent family members.

The Home Ministry had formed an investigation committee under the coordination of Joint Secretary Janardan Gautam to probe the incident that took place on July 30.

The government has already decided to provide Rs 1 million to family members of Jay Singh Dami who has gone missing in Mahakali River after the Indian Indian Seema Surakshya Bal (SSB) personnel cut off an improvised cable crossing ‘Tuin’ (improvised cable crossing) stretching over the river.

Meanwhile, a committee formed to probe into the death of Inspector Kapil Wagle in a road accident at Bardaghat in Nawalparasi has submitted its report to the Home Minister on the same day stating that the accident took place due to negligence of motorcyclists Deepak Pun and of late Wagle.