APF AIG Banshi Raj Dahal suspended over contacts with former chief justice Rana and Inam Sapkota
Summary
Armed Police Force AIG Banshi Raj Dahal has been suspended over alleged leaks of sensitive security information linked to contacts with former chief justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana and Inam Sapkota of Jhapa. The Home Ministry has ordered an investigation as police examine the chain of contacts and possible influence on legal proceedings.
Key Points
- The Home Ministry suspended APF AIG Banshi Raj Dahal for allegedly leaking sensitive security-related information.
- The investigation reportedly stemmed from Dahal’s visit to the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office in Teku when Cholendra Shumsher Rana was arrested, and from his contact with Inam Sapkota of Jhapa.
- Police sources say Sapkota was questioned over links to Rana, Dahal and Deepak Bhatta, raising concerns about possible attempts to influence legal proceedings.
- The Home Ministry appointed AIG Anjani Pokharel as investigation officer and asked for a report within three days.
