Dhanusha, Jan 17: The provincial office of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) will be set up in Janakpur.
At a programme held on Monday in Janakpur TRC member, Lila Udasi Khanal, said preparations were nearing the final stages for establishment of the provincial – level liaison office which aims to provide justice to the victims through investigation on basis of the complaints filed on insurgency -era cases.
“The liaison office will also be delegated the power in par with the central office,” Khanal assured.
More than 60,000 complaints on different incidents that took place during the conflict era have been registered till date, and the TRC plans to set up offices in the local level to investigate into the cases, according to Khanal.
The TRC’s official term will expire on February 8 this year. It was established on February 10, 2015. TRC will push for extension of its term by at least a year if the government seems serious towards providing justice to the victims, Khanal shared. RSS
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