Kathmandu: 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.
According to National News Agency Nepal, during a meeting with Tribhuvan University office-bearers at Singha Durbar, PM Oli, who is also the Chancellor of the University, emphasized the need for intervention by the Home Minister. He expressed concerns about the ongoing security issues within the university premises.
Officiating Vice-Chancellor Prof Dr Khadga KC presented a memorandum to Chancellor Oli, calling for the establishment of a peaceful environment by enhancing security measures at the university. Dr KC voiced concerns over the release of those responsible for vandalism, despite formal complaints lodged with the police, and insisted on immediate action against the culprits.
Dr KC highlighted that due to security concerns, university officials are compelled to work from locations outside the Tribhuvan University campus. The office of the Rector, the Office of the Dean of the Institute of Science and Technology, and Ratna Rajya Laxmi Campus in Kirtipur were vandalized on March 5, while the Vice-Chancellor’s Office in Kirtipur faced similar attacks on May 28.