Govt forms commission to probe assets of top officials over two decades
Summary
The Nepal government has formed a four-member commission led by former Supreme Court judge Rajendra Kumar Bhandari to investigate the assets of political leaders and high-level officials over the past two decades.
Key Points
- The government formed a four-member commission to investigate assets of political leaders and senior officials from 2062/63 BS to 2082/83 BS.
- The commission is coordinated by former Supreme Court judge Rajendra Kumar Bhandari.
- Members include former judges Chandiraj Dhakal and Purushottam Parajuli, former DIG Ganesh KC, and chartered accountant Prakash Lamsal.
- The probe is part of Prime Minister Balendra Shah's 100-point governance reform plan to combat impunity and corruption.
