Police Raid on Debenra Mundada Residence Yields No Results, Sparks Controversy
Summary
Police raided the Debenra Mundada Residence in Biratnagar after receiving information about large amounts of gold and cash, but found nothing after a five-hour search. The operation triggered criticism over police procedure and allegations that businessmen were being intimidated by excessive raids.
Key Points
- Police searched the Debenra Mundada Residence in Biratnagar for five hours, using drones and a large security deployment, but found nothing.
- Koshi Province Police Office Chief DIG Shekhar Khanal said the operation sent a negative message and show-caused Morang Police Chief SP Kavita Katuwal for 24 hours.
- Industrialists and business leaders complained that raids based on fake information were frightening entrepreneurs, prompting a discussion with police in Biratnagar.
- The report says the raid followed information that allegedly originated from the Prime Minister’s Office, though officials later said the tip was false.
