Arun Bam

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Police accused of leaking sensitive information amid ongoing criminal investigations

Published On: September 17, 2023 02:45 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Sept 17: Leaking information obtained until the completion of a criminal investigation is considered unprofessional conduct of the investigating officer. However, in the investigation of the recent big and well-known crime incidents, the investigation officers of Nepal Police have leaked information one after another. Some facts and information obtained during the police investigation including leaders' speeches, especially in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam case and the gold smuggling case, are highlighted through social media. As the investigation was not completed, such information reached the doorsteps of political power centers.

High-level Deception Commission: Legacy of inaction and political maneuvering

Published On: September 5, 2023 08:30 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Sept 4: In case of heinous crimes, human rights violations, political riots, corruption, road and air accidents in the country, there is a demand to form a high-level probe commission. However, the country already has established state bodies responsible for investigating such matters.

Manpower companies duping people in the name of foreign employment

Published On: August 30, 2023 06:30 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Aug 30: Global Info Educational and Visa Services located at Old Baneshwor has promotional materials such as sending Nepalis to foreign employment and educational visas to countries with facilities in bold letters on the wall. The office is well managed with all  arrangements of working professionals from security guard to receptionists.

CIB takes statements from ex-prime ministers Nepal and Bhattarai in connection with Lalita Niwas land-grab scam

Published On: August 21, 2023 12:15 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Aug 21: Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has taken statements from former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal and Dr Baburam Bhattarai in connection with the ongoing investigation on Lalita Niwas land-grab scam.

Nepal Police: Controversy arises over premature transfers of AIGs amidst reform efforts

Published On: August 17, 2023 04:00 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: In a bid to enhance organizational efficiency, Nepal Police undertook a major personnel reshuffle on Tuesday, transferring 958 police inspectors as per the 'police personnel transfer standard-2079 BS.' This move was aimed at streamlining the transfer process within Nepal Police.

Govt will investigate Giri Bandhu Tea Estate case: PM Dahal

Published On: August 17, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, Aug 17: Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal has said that the government will investigate the land case of Giri Bandhu Tea Estate in Jhapa. Speaking to the editors of various media houses on Tuesday, Prime Minister Dahal said he will investigate the land exchange in Giri Bandhu Tea Estate like the fake Bhutanese refugee scam and the Lalita Niwas land-grab case.

Concerns grow at home as Nepali nationals join foreign armed forces without govt permission

Published On: August 10, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, August 9: The Government of Nepal has expressed growing concern over its citizens enlisting in foreign military services without official authorization. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) issued a statement on August 1, expressing concern about Nepali nationals joining foreign military services. While acknowledging that Nepali citizens are allowed to join the national army of only a few countries as per bilateral agreements, the statement requested Nepali nationals not to engage in security-related work in war-torn countries.

DoC using ‘human error’ excuse to shield suspicious employees

Published On: July 30, 2023 04:10 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, July 30: The Department of Customs (DoC) has been lenient to take action against the officials involved in the inspection of more than one quintal of gold smuggled through the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA). According to sources, the report of the internal investigation committee made by the DoC is going to be liberal to the employees involved in the inspection.

Import company’s owner unmasked as a wage earner!

Published On: July 23, 2023 08:34 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, July 23: The gold importer company 'Ready Traders Pvt Ltd, which was registered only three months ago, was found to be registered in the name of 21-year-old Dilip Bhujel, according to the Department of Revenue Investigation (DRI).

'Govt yet to own report of Panthi-led task force'

Published On: June 12, 2023 02:45 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, June 12: The issue that the government has not yet taken ownership of the report of the Balkrishna Panthi-led task force formed to find a long-term solution to the Bhutanese refugee problem has been raised in the court.

The high-profiles who appeared on the investigation radar but were not prosecuted

Published On: May 22, 2023 02:50 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, MAY 22: Nepal Police is being praised for detaining “high profile” people in connection with the fake Bhutanese refugee scam.

‘It is difficult to complete investigation within deadline’

Published On: May 19, 2023 03:40 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, May 19: On the one hand, as new facts are being discovered every day, more people have to be arrested and brought under the scope of investigation, on the other hand, the statute of limitation of '60 days' for investigation of fake Bhutanese refugees is nearing end.

Accused of fake Bhutanese refugee scam to face five different offenses

Published On: May 19, 2023 10:30 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, May 19: The police are currently investigating the offenses of 'organized crime' in the fake Bhutanese refugee scam.

Foul play suspected after District Government Attorney’s Office instructs police to complete investigation by Tuesday

Published On: May 15, 2023 07:15 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, May 15: After the District Government Attorney's Office, Kathmandu, instructed the police to complete the investigation into the fake Bhutanese refugee scam by Tuesday, the suspicion that it is a game to protect more 'high profile' people has increased. The Government Attorney's Office has directed the District Police Office, Kathmandu, to complete the investigation and submit a report with opinion within four days with effect from Saturday.

General public hit streets to pressurize govt for fair investigation

Published On: May 15, 2023 08:15 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, May 15: “Who bought you a bungalow worth millions?” This sentence went viral on social media on Saturday. Social media users have been raising their voices against corruption by writing this status since Saturday morning.

Govt to dole out Rs 800 million to disqualified ex-Maoist combatants despite economic crisis

Published On: April 28, 2023 08:22 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, April 28: At a time when the country is falling into economic recession, the government is preparing to give funds to the 'disqualified ex-Maoist combatants' of the armed conflict period. Economists say this will put an unnecessary financial burden on the already strained state treasury. The government’s move to dole out cash to the disqualified ex-Maoist combatants will create a financial burden of more than Rs 800 million.

Agony rather than relief to loan shark victims

Published On: April 19, 2023 02:30 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, April 19: Shanti Batika is located right next to Ranipokhari across the famous Ratnapark of Kathmandu. The Shanti Batika was established in the memory of Ganesh Man Singh, one of the leaders of the movement for political change, the martyrs, the injured and one of the leaders of the political change of 2046 BS. That peaceful place suddenly became turbulent on Monday. The peace there was disturbed. There was a clash between police and the loan shark victims with charging batons and stone pelting. The police sprayed water cannons.

Rabi Lamichhane’s supporters becoming increasingly anarchic

Published On: April 17, 2023 03:00 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, April 17: A 21-year-old Pratiksha Adhikari from Bharatpur Metropolitan City-11, Bhojahat, Chitwan, has been called names on social media for saying that she will not vote for Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), in the upcoming by-election.

RSP lawmaker Shrestha’s position in jeopardy as party convenes CWC today to decide his fate

Published On: April 12, 2023 11:00 AM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, April 12: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) leader Dhaka Kumar Shrestha's position of member of parliament (MP) is in jeopardy after the audio (audio material) of his alleged 'deal' of Rs 20 million with medical practitioner Durga Prasai came out to the public.

Writ Petition filed at SC against attorney general’s decision not to pursue case of Lamichhane’s passport dispute

Published On: April 3, 2023 06:30 PM NPT By: Arun Bam

KATHMANDU, April 3: A writ petition has been filed at the Supreme Court (SC) against the decision of the Attorney General not to prosecute Rabi Lamichhane, chairman of the Rashtriya Swatantra Party (RSP), in a case of passport misuse. Advocate Yuvraj Paudel, who previously filed a writ in Lamichhane's citizenship dispute, filed a fresh writ petition at the Supreme Court on Sunday against the decision of the Office of the Attorney General not to prosecute him in the passport dispute.