BYD Electric Vehicles Cleared After Two Weeks Under Armed Police Control

Summary

Seven hundred seventy five electric vehicles imported by BYD were released after nearly two weeks under Armed Police custody due to import irregularity concerns. A government investigation found no violations, and the vehicles are being dispatched to their destinations in Nepal.

Key Points
  • 775 electric vehicles imported by BYD through the Korala border in Mustang were held for nearly two weeks under Armed Police control over suspected import irregularities.
  • 649 of these vehicles had cleared customs at Nechiung Customs Office before seizure.
  • The Ministry of Finance formed a three-member investigation committee led by Bhupalraj Shakya to inspect the import process.
  • Preliminary investigation found no irregularities, and the vehicles are now being gradually dispatched to their destinations.
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