Police await complaint to investigate audio clip linked to RSP lawmaker
Summary
Police are waiting for a formal complaint before investigating an audio recording allegedly linked to Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Khagendra Sunar. Sunar has denied the allegations, claiming the audio was fabricated using AI and other technologies, while the party says it has begun an internal inquiry.
Key Points
- Police say they cannot launch a formal investigation until a complaint is filed, though they are making preliminary inquiries through other channels.
- The audio recording allegedly features Khagendra Sunar and has triggered controversy over threats, abuse and possible extortion-related claims.
- RSP leaders say the allegations are serious and have already started an internal investigation through the party's disciplinary mechanism.
- Sunar says the recording is part of a campaign to discredit him after he raised questions about alleged irregularities in uniform procurement.
