KATHMANDU, June 19: The government has concluded that no evidence of physical or mental torture by police was found in the death of Sri Krishna BK, who died while in police custody in Sindhuli.
Responding to a question raised by MP Bhuwan Bahadur Sunar in Friday’s National Assembly session, Home Minister Sudan Gurung said initial investigations found no confirmation of abuse or torture by police in the incident.
According to the Home Minister, Nepal Police had formed a special investigation committee led by a Deputy Inspector General (DIG) to examine the case. Based on the committee’s report and the post-mortem findings, the government said the death appears consistent with suicide.
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“The post-mortem report indicates that the cause of death is consistent with suicide. The investigation report also found no evidence confirming physical or mental torture while in custody,” Minister Gurung told Parliament.
The ministry said that other recommendations made by the investigation committee have already been forwarded to the Nepal Police Headquarters and the District Administration Office, Sindhuli, for implementation.
In the same session, Minister Gurung also informed lawmakers that a “Dalit Cell” has been established within Nepal Police to address cases related to caste-based discrimination and socially or religiously sensitive issues.
According to him, the new mechanism—similar to women, children, and senior citizen service centers—aims to ensure victim-friendly investigations and strengthen public trust in the justice system.
The Home Minister reiterated that the government is serious about the concerns raised in Parliament and said further investigation into the case will continue, with updates to be shared as new information emerges.
The Sindhuli custody death case has recently intensified debate over human rights, police custody safety, and transparency in the justice process.
