Passport Department Chief Tirtha Raj Aryal Arrested by CIAA
Summary
Tirtha Raj Aryal, Director General of Nepal's Department of Passports, was arrested by the CIAA over irregularities in a passport procurement case involving businessman Siddhartha Thapa.
Key Points
- Tirtha Raj Aryal, Director General of Nepal's Department of Passports, has been arrested by the CIAA.
- The arrest is connected to a passport procurement case under investigation for irregularities.
- Businessman Siddhartha Thapa is also linked to the passport tender worth over six billion rupees.
- The arrest signals a significant escalation in the CIAA investigation into the passport procurement process.
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