RSP bars Sunar from duties over allegations of abusing and blackmailing woman
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party has barred lawmaker Khagendra Sunar from duties while it investigates allegations of abuse, threats, blackmail and suspicious financial dealings after audio recordings surfaced. Police have begun preliminary inquiries but say a formal complaint is needed before a criminal investigation can start.
Key Points
- Rastriya Swatantra Party has suspended Khagendra Sunar from party and parliamentary duties pending an internal disciplinary investigation.
- Audio recordings published by Jana Aastha allege that Sunar abused, threatened and blackmailed a woman, accusations he denies and says are AI-generated.
- Police have not opened a formal case because they are still waiting for a complaint from the alleged victim, though they are making preliminary inquiries.
- Sunar faces additional scrutiny over earlier allegations and court cases, including cybercrime and violence-related complaints.
