Supreme Court Orders Filing of Murder Case Against Former Chief District Officer in Kumar Poudel Killing
Summary
The Supreme Court of Nepal has ordered the registration of a culpable homicide case against ten individuals, including former Chief District Officer Krishna Bahadur Raut, in the murder of Kumar Poudel in Sarlahi.
Key Points
- The Supreme Court issued a mandamus ordering the registration of a culpable homicide case related to Kumar Poudel's murder.
- Ten individuals, including former Chief District Officer Krishna Bahadur Raut, are to be investigated and charged.
- Kumar Poudel was killed by security personnel under the guise of an encounter in Sarlahi in 2019.
- The case involves coordination with several government offices including the Ministry of Home Affairs and the Attorney General's Office.
