Corruption Case Against Former Irrigation Department Engineer Scheduled for Hearing at Special Court

Summary

The hearing for the corruption case against former Irrigation Department engineer Bishnu Kumar Shrestha is scheduled at the Special Court involving illegal asset accumulation and commission charges.

Key Points
  • The corruption case hearing against former Irrigation Department engineer Bishnu Kumar Shrestha is scheduled at the Special Court.
  • The CIAA filed the case accusing him of illegal asset accumulation worth NPR 48.83 million through commission collusion with contractors.
  • Assets were allegedly transferred to family members: wife Laxmi Kumari Shrestha, father Hari Kumar Shrestha, mother Indra Kumari Shrestha, and son Vivek Shrestha.
  • Bishnu Kumar Shrestha reportedly earned more than NPR 112.56 million from various sources till Magh 2077 BS according to CIAA investigation.
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