Prachanda meets with kin of Shrestha; vows to probe his killing

Maoist chairman Prachanda met with wife and brother of Ramhari Shrestha on Thursday morning.

A day after the kin of Shrestha - who it appears was killed by some members of CPN Maoist in PLA captivity - organised valley bandh demanding immediate action against Shrestha's killers, Prachanda invited Shrestha's wife Ramila and brother Gyan Kumar Shrestha for talks at a hotel in Thamel.

Reports say Prachanda assured them that the party will thoroughly probe the killing of Shrestha.

Prachanda also promised to take initiative to form high level investigation commission from government level.