17 years later, senior foreign ministry official charged over alleged misuse of travel documents
Summary
In 2009, Nepal-issued travel documents were allegedly misused to issue papers to Tibetan refugees from India, leading to a renewed investigation and criminal charges against a senior foreign ministry official 17 years later.
Key Points
- In 2009, Nepal-issued travel documents were allegedly issued falsely to Tibetan refugees from India for asylum in Germany.
- Senior foreign ministry official Pushpa Raj Bhattarai is charged with approving travel documents based on forged documents.
- The case surfaced after the German Embassy in Kathmandu questioned the authenticity of travel documents.
- Investigation revealed missing travel document booklets and alleged financial irregularities, with the matter reaching court after years of delay.
