Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar Detained and Released by Police
Summary
Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar was taken into police custody for interrogation related to allegations of sending a message to the Prime Minister for personal gain, then released into his wife's custody after about seven hours.
Key Points
- Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar was taken into custody by the Valley Crime Investigation Office for interrogation.
- He was detained for about seven hours before being released into the custody of his wife and Joint Secretary Abha Shrestha.
- Pushkar is accused of violating the chain of command by sending a message to Prime Minister Balen Shah for personal gain.
- Sumanraj Aryal was appointed Chief Secretary on November 24, 2024, while Pushkar remains Secretary of the Vice President's Office.
