Police arrest ex-minister Bikram Pandey

Summary

Police have arrested former minister Bikram Pandey in connection with a hacking and tender manipulation case related to the public procurement system.

Key Points
  • Former minister Bikram Pandey has been arrested related to hacking and manipulation of the public procurement system.
  • Pandey is a senior leader and vice-chair of the Rastriya Prajatantra Party.
  • The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) is leading the ongoing investigation.
  • Six other individuals had been previously detained in relation to the case.
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