KATHMANDU, May 12 - Five ministers of the erstwhile royal cabinet, Kamal Thapa, Ramesh Nath Pandey, Tanka Dhakal, Shris Shumsher Rana and Nikshya Shumsher Rana have been arrested.

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Chief of Army Staff Pyar Jung Thapa, Inspector General of Police Shyam Bhakta Thapa, Inspector General of Armed Police Force Sahabir Thapa and chief of the National Investigation Department Devi Ram Sharma have been suspended from their posts.


Source :http://kantipuronline.com/kolnews.php?&nid=73492

Nice to know all this. Good job. I hope they all, including Army chief, are properly investigated and given due punishment.

Also, in the excitement of democracy, we should not spare the top brass Maoist leaders who have authorized killings of civilians.

How ironic is it that ALL charges for the Maoist leaders were dropped and consequently they were released and we see, these people being detained/arrested.

Fine! So be it. Whoever's ass is on fire "for the time being" deserves it, more in general than what happened in past one year or so. (Akhir sabai yeuta dyang ko mula na ho, yeta uti ani niski halcha)

But can a government dismiss/not take in to account ALL charges filed by the families against the murderers? Doesn’t it has to go thru due procedure, especially if the culprit themselves are thumping their chest and their partners-in-crime are accepting the crime.

Say-like APF IG Krishna Mohan, his wife Nupur and his bodyguard were assassinated. Bomb blast that caused more than 30 civilian death and gazillion of other heinous crimes – I would imagine there should be individual FIR against them. Then can government, a democratic one at that, throw all that out of the window and effectively give them clean chit?

Either we start seeing everyone with the same lens and act accordingly, or make selective political and strictly political decision; of course as a vendetta. First one, not many can disagree; second however would create new vicious circle. If anyone thinks the buck has stopped moving, think again! Calm water holds intriguing mysteries.

They should utilize their energy to go for CA ASAP, instead of just acting like a kid. And we wonder why any project our government starts never gets finished. I wonder how long would those who are in power would remain where they are.

And it would only get more fatal next time around. Hamro durbhagya.

And apart from going to CA ASAP, another equally, or even more important factor is, the practical roadmap for economic reform. How come I have never heard of anything remote in that line?

On the lighter note, it's been a long time since I watched any movies or switched on my idiot's box - I just go thru the news and views about my country and I get, action, drama, emotions, victory, defeat, deceit, thrill, misery, fear, mystery, vengeance, and everything and anything I would have otherwise seen in the fictional accounts.

And it appears we have not come to an end. This is a mere - like my high school soccer coach Anshuman would say - lemon break.

The show must go on. And it appears the only currency for the tickets would be more blood and destruction. But who is listening. Let's play tit for tat - tit for tat. I like the first part. I bet those who matter must be in love with it too. Who wouldn't?

IndisGuise:)

It’s hilarious to see so many panic messages here.
It’s absolutely justifiable to screw these arseholes, and this is not what the present council of ministers wanted, but the hundreds of thousands of Nepalese who poured into the streets wanted. Not even Girije or Makune or Prachande can get away with the rage of the people if those who ordered security men to fire at peaceful protestors got spared yet again. Mallik commission report is long overdue; don’t make the same mistakes again. Nepalese are no more bheda bakhra, herdai gaye hunchha sabaile. Gyaneko sato putlo udyo, Girija tikla public pressure dekhi? Asti jhandai marena.dus hajarle Singha Durbar gherepachhi heart attack hunchha budho lai.
Rounding up Kamal Thapa et al is perfectly fine; just give them a good treatment in the cell and that is enough. Iniharu le feri tauko uthauna napaunn. Sale chheparo Kamal Thapa ek number ko loktantrabadi banna aauchha teen mahina pachhi natra.

Yo police ko chiefharu lai suspend garera thikai garechha. Aba PyarJung lai pani chhadnu hunna. If they cooperate with the Rayamajhi commission, give them their pension. Otherwise, sadun jail ma chor haru. Gyane ta bichara TV agadi tharthar bhathyo. Ja Nirmal niwas ma gaera bass bhanepachhi tyo bhut karauni darbar chhodera taap kaschha.

Rahyo kura maobadi jyan mara ani khaobadi chor netaharuko. Inlai pani chhodne chhainan janta le. Paila free and fair constitutional assembly election hoss, tess pachhi hatiyar thegan lagoss. Ani gau ma bhot magna jada kutai khanchha Prachanda le. Sale lai tei kuti kuti param dham puryaunu parchha lu ja.

Netaho show guts, people will always be behind you. Khutta larbariyo bhane kita desh mandale ko kita Maobadi ko. Jasle jite ni Garib jantalai k ko ghata huh? Nata mandale aaera gaas khosla bhanne darr. Nata Maobadile sampatti khosla bhanne darr. Mandale lai maobadi ko darr. Maobadi lai mandaleko darr. Hamlai etro ko darr?
Gairaan ghar bhae po pairoko darr?

Sorry sathi haru. Desh ma loktantra aako bela ma mann pari boldeko ni

- यो कदम प्रतिसोधको मनस्थितिबाट ग्रसित मानसिकताको उपज भन्दा माथि केइ हैन।

- लोकतन्त्रको छाला ओढेर "नयाँ ठेकिमा पुरानो महि" भन्ने प्रकृयालाई चरितार्थ गर्दै १,२ जना झारपातेहरुलाई साटो फेर्ने काम, हैन, सुरक्षा प्रदान गर्ने काम गर्दैछन्। यो अस्तिको २० लाखको भिडको आँखामा छारो हाल्ने काम भन्दा माथि केइ हुन सक्दैन।

- यो कदम हात्तिको देखाउने दाँत मात्रै हो। यसले केइ सामाजिक परिवर्तन ल्याउन सक्ला भनेर आशा गर्नु लोकतन्त्र भन्ने शब्दप्रति अन्याय र अवमुल्यन गर्नु हो।

- भ्रस्टाचार नियन्त्रण साही आयोग र यसको प्रकृतीमा आधारभुत फरक छैन।

अस्तु!

waiting to wake up to the news that Gyane has been arrested...

hang all these bastards............son of bitches.
take away all their property and let their families beg on the street,

son of bitches...............
i have my way..........i would run down these bastards under the heavy loaded truck

This move seems to more vendetta than rule of law. But anyways some suckers are busted thats good. But still what about maoists? What about the mutilation of fallen soldiers by maoist? What about extortion?

ALso what about corruption and crime by Girija and et al?


Also, it will be very intresting to see whether SPA will have balls to prosecute CHief of Army.

peace out

waiting to wake up to the news that Gyane has been arrested...
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Same here. But how come the generals are still celebrating? :-s

Want to add a couple of points here:

We, the young generation, need to change our analysis and understanding of the country's situation.

So far, our opinions reflect our background, our class interests. If we are well off, well connected with the palace, we support the monarchy.

If we are connected with the parties, we support them.

If we are disconnected with both of them, and with the maoists, we think that politics is a freaking business of others and we resort to scolding everybody.

It is obvious that your understanding comes from the circle you belong to. From whom we live, we interact, we give and take. But we need to change this habit now if we want to forget the bitter past and find a new future.. Forget where you come from. See how functioning democracies around the world operate. Respect the values of a free society - freedom of expression, social justice, each individuals bound by same law, equal oppurtunity etc. If you believe in the basics of freedom and equality, you don't feel sad when Gyanendra is ousted from absolute power and when Kamal Thapa is screwed. They did no good for the country, they were worse than the politicians. That is what the Nepali mass decided, that was their slogan in the demos.

This parliament is handling Kamal Thapa, a new parliament can handle Prachanda, Khum Bahadur and others. Just believe in the basics of democracy. Today is good than yesterday and tomorrow will be better, if you give up your class interests for more rational causes.

Hari om tassat.

Just a thought about Pyar Jung Thapa

Mr. Thapa was unknowingly able to stack away money meant for the fight against the Maoists. Sale Pyar got dowries in the name of Maoism. It is high time folks like Pyar be hanged once and for all. These are crooks who were enjoying the terrorism in reality. No wonder the RNA was no match for a tiny guerilla outfit like the Maoists. If they are spared now, a day will come when they will retake the power. And when that time comes, common people will be forced to take up arms, not only communists.

one note here about PYAR JUNG THAPA.

if I remember correctly he is getting officially retired from JUNE 1st. So, by army tradition Lt. General Katuwal is already COAS [ they take over the office a month before]. I believe this is the reason he is not getting sacked or suspended. He is gonna be gone by then. Nobody has to do anything.

About how much money he hid in corruption. VERY HARD TO SAY. But I can gurantee much less than previous COAS... like SACHIT SAMSHER and PRAJWALL SAMSHER. If you are keeping tab in corruption in ARMY you very well know who they are.

U KNOW WHY? His father was a also in ARMY (O: made it preety high. i believe General they say. He is related to BEKH BDR THAPA. So, i am sure that they have money and property... bought cheap in capital. . On top of that NO SONS TO DESTROY MONEY ON DRUGS. Only daughters ... so (O:

as always
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what do i know?

thapap,
You are probably right on the retirement and the suspension (you may have some links: just guessing), but I think this kind of behaviour is a wrong message to the public. If Pyar is guilty, it does not matter whether he is dead or alive, retired or active in duty, the laws of the land should take its course, especially at this juncture of the state of affairs of the nation. It certainly does not matter whether his are sons or daughters.

Trivially, how come nobody had such a grand wedding as that of the youngest daughter of Mr. Pyar? Another question is what about the wedding of the other daughters?

Why Mr. Pyar should be punished? His blind loyality to the king when he should have acted in the best interests of the people, rather than allowing his folks to kill people in mass.

Agree with testdirector. No matter when he is retiring, by suspending Pyara, the government should set an example. As far as bribe is concerned he should surpass Sachit and Prajwal as the foreign aid for army during his tenure has increased immensly while the standard of RNA hasn't increased in the same rate. Rumor is during his tenure, the trend of bribing money in order to get a promotion (as found in police and other public sectors) was started within army also. It is irrational that while 3 of the chiefs are sacked and one remains untouched (one reason may be he is under Surakhsya parishaad unlike other three and the Surakhya Parishad now comprise of king and GP Koirala). The four chiefs shouldn't only be suspended but their asset should also be inquired intensively.

sabai chor harulai fansi de !!!


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A friend of a friend of a friend of Poonte told me that he is the Jwai-saheb of COAS Pyar Jung Thapa. If that is true, maybe Poonte can tell us more about this whole issue.

Why???????????????????????????????????????

Why भन्ने त कुरै आएन नि, हिजो अर्थ मन्त्रीको सेतो भाषण सुनेनौ।
सरकारी खर्चमा कटौती गरेको, अब त्यो गाडि साडिको लागि पेट्रोल सेट्रोल किन्नु परेन नि। अनि खर्च कटौती हुन्छ, भनेर होला। हो कि भन्छु।

Ho ki gadi purano bho bhanera aba naya pajero sajero chiraune tarkhar ma ho, ek ad mahina ma.

On the serious note, why do we also have to destroy whatever little we have, why we have to burn cars, bikes, tear down fences, close shops, and all these stuffs? When I laid eyes on the first page, it just scrwed my mood. Kina jahile pani bhatkaune, bigarne, jahile pani yestai taal. For once, maybe all the security forces should let them destroy everything. Burn down everything. Fcukin assholes, what the fcuk is this?

Kahile milera kehi kura garna nasakke jatha haru. We have seen partites rule, we have seen King's rule, now it's about time we see maoist's rule. When they will burn our skin on fire for have minor idealogical differences, saab thik huncha. What next? Burn every "pakki" ghar, destroy bridges, all 5 star hotels for Maoist's cadre? Mu.ji je gare ni bhayo. Jo aye ni je gare ni bhayo. Barbaad bho yo desh. Fcuk.

What's with this constant buring of official vehicles? Indisquise, the scene looks more like Fallujah than Thapathali. Law & Order situation is deteriorating day-by-day.

Now to Pyar Jung.....his jethan is Bhekh Bdr, so i don't think that has anything to do with his income. I heard from a friend of mine who's in the army "...a COAS stands to make 3-5 crore during his tenure from the kickbacks from various contracts, rations, weapons and ammuninations purchase, etc. Then, there is money coming from the UN operations around the world that gets siphoned off. The army's huge account at some bank compels the bank to kick in some "percentage" towards the generals who are responsible for setting up the account.The army's funds at the bank(s) are in crores.

Furthermore, I think, his wife, at one time, was running Mary Stopes Clinic. M. Stopes runs various family-planning programs in the country and gets the funds from abroad. So, there's another source of Income, legitimately or otherwise.

I'm sure Pyar Jung was ok with having to spend a couple of crores to have a son-in-law from the former princely state of Baroda.

I'm sure India had something to do with Pyar Jung not being sacked. The groom's sister is married to the son of late Madhavrao Scindia, JYOTIRADITYA RAO SCINDIA, the current maharaja of Gwalior and a Lok Sabha member from Congress(I).

We all know the clout Congress(I) or,for that matter, any other party in India has over the Congress party of Girija Prasad.

Bheda jasta janta bheya pachi, burn and destroy national property, bahek aru kehey garna auchha ta? Thukka gadha haru.