House panel seeks police, immigration records on ambassador nominee
Summary
Parliament’s Hearing Committee has sought police and immigration records on proposed Saudi Arabia ambassador Giri Bahadur Sunar after complaints alleging deportation from Germany and sexual violence. The committee is also set to hear four other ambassadorial nominees on Monday.
Key Points
- Parliament’s Hearing Committee has asked the Department of Immigration and Lalitpur District Police Range for details on Giri Bahadur Sunar, the proposed ambassador to Saudi Arabia.
- The committee wants to verify allegations that Sunar was deported from Germany and examine a complaint accusing him of sexual violence.
- Lawmakers said the complaints against Sunar were serious and were being taken seriously.
- The committee will also hold hearings for four other ambassadorial nominees to India, China, the United States and the United Kingdom.
