Kathmandu, April 7 -- Four different human rights organisations have demanded an independent judicial investigation into the March 28 Tinkune violence that led to the deaths of two youths, arson, and vandalism in the area.

Such an investigation became imperative also to prevent further erosion of public trust in the police organisation and home administration, the organisations said.

"Though recommendations were repeatedly submitted in the past asking the authorities to make those involved in excessive use of force accountable and to improve the laws and practices with regard to use of the force, it is not seen that such accountability has not been ensured by implementing the recommendations," they said in a joint statement. "The trend ...