Man Arrested in Baitadi for Allegedly Distributing Cash During Election Silence Period
Summary
A man named Bhantadev Bhatta was arrested in Baitadi for allegedly distributing cash to influence voters during the election silence period. Cash and election materials were seized during the arrest, and an investigation is underway.
Key Points
- A man named Bhantadev Bhatta was arrested in Baitadi for distributing cash during the election silence period.
- NPR 79,500 and election-related training materials were recovered from Bhatta.
- Bhatta is a member of Kisan Mahasangh, aligned with Nepali Congress but accused of colluding with CPN-UML.
- Nepali Congress had alerted the District Administration Office to increase surveillance on Bhatta.
