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Birgunj Mayor Rajesh Man Singh arrested on forgery charges

From Kathmandu Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

At a glance

News Official statement Under investigation
  • Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajesh Man Singh was arrested by Parsa Police on Tuesday morning based on a court order.
  • Police are investigating Singh in connection with a forgery case involving allegations of preparing fake documents.
  • He is accused of falsely presenting another person's daughter as his own to help prepare citizenship and other official documents.

Birgunj Metropolitan City Mayor Rajesh Man Singh has been arrested by Parsa Police on Tuesday morning, acting on a court-approved warrant. The mayor was taken into custody from the Thori area, specifically from the Thori Jungle Resort, according to Deputy Superintendent of Police Raju Karki, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Parsa.

Singh is currently under investigation for alleged involvement in a forgery case. Police sources indicate the allegations center on the preparation of fake documents. The court granted permission for Singh's arrest last Tuesday, paving the way for his detention.

Singh was detained at 6:15am from the Thori Jungle Resort.

— Raju KarkiThe Deputy Superintendent of Police, spokesperson for the District Police Office, Parsa, confirmed the location and time of the mayor's arrest.

The specific accusation involves Mayor Singh allegedly assisting in the creation of citizenship and other official documents by falsely claiming another person's daughter as his own. He has been transferred to the District Police Office for further investigation and to facilitate legal proceedings.

Singh was taken to the District Police Office for further investigation and legal proceedings.

— Parsa PoliceThe police statement outlines the next steps following the mayor's arrest.
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Originally published by Kathmandu Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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