Kathmandu, Oct. 7 -- The inquiry commission formed to look into the loss of lives and property in the Gen Z-led protests on September 8 and 9 has clarified that there is no need to wait for its final report to investigate or take action against anyone involved in criminal offences.

Commission member Bigyan Raj Sharma issued a statement on Tuesday, saying that the government mechanisms are authorised to conduct investigations and pursue legal action against those involved in the incident.

The commission has also taken note of the home ministry's statement of September 25, which, it said, went beyond the commission's mandate. The ministry had stated that the government would act only after receiving the commission's report and had directe...