Nepal’s Home Minister Sudhan Gurung sent his personal aide, James Karki, to quell protests in Sunsari district, but the move backfired, and the situation escalated. The protests, which began over a local dispute, spread to other districts, including Siraha and Dhanusha.
According to sources, Karki was flown to Biratnagar on a Nepal Army Sky Truck helicopter on Tuesday evening, along with a team of security personnel. However, he failed to broker a peace deal with the local community, and the situation worsened.
The Home Ministry has come under fire for its handling of the situation, with critics accusing it of mishandling the crisis. The ministry has been accused of ignoring the advice of security officials, who had suggested that a political solution was needed to resolve the issue.
It was only after the protests spread to other districts and another person was killed that Home Minister Gurung decided to take a more active role in resolving the crisis. He flew to Sunsari on Thursday and held talks with the local community, which resulted in a seven-point agreement.
The agreement has helped to calm the situation, and the protests have begun to subside. However, the incident has raised questions about the Home Ministry’s handling of the crisis and its decision to send Karki to quell the protests.
The Nepal Army has said that the Sky Truck helicopter was chartered for Rs 438,690 per hour, and the total cost of the operation was Rs 877,380. The Home Ministry has been criticized for its decision to charter the helicopter, which was seen as a costly and unnecessary move.
The incident has also raised questions about the role of the Home Minister’s personal aide in resolving the crisis. Karki’s failure to broker a peace deal has been seen as a reflection of the Home Ministry’s inability to handle the situation effectively.
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