Nepal’s Minister for Communications and Information Technology, Prithvi Subba Gurung, has announced plans to take legal action against those responsible for the violent protests led by supporters of the ex-king in Tinkune, Kathmandu, on March 28.

Speaking at a press conference, Minister Gurung confirmed that a full investigation has been launched to uncover the facts surrounding the violence. He emphasized that the government would hold the guilty accountable through the formation of a probe committee.

The minister condemned the attacks on media houses, pledging government support for the affected organizations and promising an evaluation of the damages.