PM Shah and army chief hold talks amid security concerns

Summary

Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Chief of Army Staff Ashok Sigdel met at Singha Durbar to discuss current affairs and security concerns, including unrest in the Tarai districts. The meeting came as a dispute grew over a road expansion project in Gokarneshwar involving Kathmandu-3 lawmaker Raju Pandey and army personnel.

Key Points
  • Prime Minister Balendra Shah and Chief of Army Staff Ashok Sigdel held a meeting at Singha Durbar on Tuesday.
  • The talks covered current affairs, routine coordination, and the security situation after recent unrest in the Tarai districts.
  • The meeting came amid a dispute between Kathmandu-3 lawmaker Raju Pandey and army personnel over a road expansion project in Gokarneshwar.
  • The army said the issue was being handled through coordination with the relevant authorities.
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