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Panel probing former home minister Gurung gets five-day extension

From Kathmandu Post · () English

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  • A government committee investigating allegations against former home minister Sudan Gurung has had its tenure extended by five days.
  • The committee, which is examining public allegations, share investments, and asset sources, requested the extension to analyze evidence and prepare its report.
  • Gurung resigned in April after questions arose about his share investments and alleged links to a businessman in custody for money laundering.

The government has granted a five-day extension to the committee investigating allegations against former home minister Sudan Gurung. The panel, initially tasked with examining public claims, share investments, and the origins of Gurung's assets, was set to conclude its work on Monday.

A committee member cited the need for additional time to analyze evidence and finalize the report as the reason for the extension, which took effect Tuesday. The committee has already recorded Gurung's statement and completed its fact-finding.

Gurung stepped down as home minister on April 22 following scrutiny over his share investments. Reports linked him to a business partner currently in custody as part of a money laundering investigation. The committee, chaired by former High Court judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari, was formed on May 6 with a 15-day mandate.

The panel had completed Gurung’s statement and its fact-finding work, but sought additional time to analyse the evidence and prepare its report.

— Achyut Mani NeupaneA committee member explaining the need for the extension.
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