Panel probing former home minister Gurung gets five-day extension

Summary

The government has extended by five days the tenure of a committee investigating former home minister Sudan Gurung's assets and share investments. The committee completed Gurung's statement and evidence gathering and now needs more time to analyze and prepare its report.

Key Points
  • The government extended the tenure of the investigation committee probing former home minister Sudan Gurung by five days.
  • The committee was formed to examine allegations around Gurung's share investments and sources of his assets.
  • The panel has completed recording Gurung's statement and fact-finding work but requires more time to analyze evidence and prepare its report.
  • The committee is chaired by former High Court judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari and includes Financial Comptroller General Shova Kanta Poudel.
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