Special Court Orders Release on General Bail for Former Minister, Secretary in Pokhara Airport Corruption Case

Summary

The Special Court has granted general bail to former minister Deepak Chandra Amatya and former secretary Suresh Acharya in the Pokhara International Airport corruption case involving irregularities worth 8.36 billion rupees.

Key Points
  • The Special Court ordered general bail for former minister Deepak Chandra Amatya and former secretary Suresh Acharya.
  • Both accused appeared and gave statements before the Special Court.
  • CIAA filed a case against 55 individuals including 5 former ministers and 10 former secretaries for corruption.
  • Irregularities amounting to 8.36 billion rupees were alleged during Pokhara Airport construction.
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