Appeals Court Adds 10 Years to Sentence for Key Figure in 33kg Gold Smuggling and Sanam Shakya Murder Case
Summary
The High Court in Biratnagar has added 10 more years to the sentence of Chudamani Upreti 'Gore' for the murder of Sanam Shakya linked to a 33kg gold smuggling case. The case also involves other accused with varied sentences and an investigation revealing cross-border smuggling activities.
Key Points
- High Court in Biratnagar sentenced Chudamani Upreti 'Gore' to life plus 10 additional years for murder of Sanam Shakya.
- Gore's group tortured and killed Shakya accusing him of losing smuggled 33 kg gold.
- Committee investigations found major players involved in gold smuggling including Bimal Poddar, Bhujung Gurung, and Mohan Agarwal.
- 33 kg of smuggled gold was recovered by Indian authorities in Kolkata; no action taken by Nepal to reclaim it.
