Guest guest Posted June 7, 2001 Report Share Posted June 7, 2001 Giving a clean chit to Dipendra, accused of gunning down the royal family mebmers, the Sena chief said, "A bullet wound on his back does not support the theory of the prince committing suicide". Indian Express Article, 7 June 01, says: "Mumbai, June 7: Giving a new twist to the royal massacre in Nepal, Shiv Sena supremo Bal Thackeray on Thursday said at least 120 people, including King Birendra, were killed after Pakistan-sponsored militants sprayed bullets on them at a party in the Narayanhity palace. "It was a conspiracy.... And gunning down of King Birendra and queen Aishwarya along with other members of the royal family was the handiwork of Pakistan's Inter Services Intelligence (ISI) and Pak- sponsored militants," Thackeray said in an interview to party mouth- piece Dopahar Ka Saamna. "I do not think crown prince Dipendra was involved in the killings," the Sena chief told the party MP Sanjay Nirupam, who is also the editor of Dopahar Ka Saamna. "According to information received by me, a party was going on in the palace when some terrorists opened fired at them indiscriminately, killing the King and other members of the royal family," Thackeray was quoted as saying in the front page report in the Hindi eveninger. Giving a clean chit to Dipendra, accused of gunning down the royal family mebmers, the Sena chief said, "A bullet wound on his back does not support the theory of the prince committing suicide". Thackeray said recent developments in Nepal clearly indicated that ISI had made its base in the Hindu nation. He pointed out to the controversy in Nepal over certain comments attributed to Bollywood heart-throb Hrithik Roshan and hijacking of Indian Airlines aircraft to strengthen his claim. India should make all efforts to restore peace in Nepal, Thackeray said adding "if necessary, we must provide them military assistance". He also paid rich tributes to the members of the royal family, who were killed in the firing last week. (PTI) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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