Supreme Court justices, top officials drawn into Inam’s growing ‘nexus’
Summary
The investigation into alleged fixer Inam Sapkota is widening after details surfaced linking him to Supreme Court justices, top police officials and lawmakers. The Nepal Bar Association has called for an evidence-based probe, while Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma has denied any involvement in the alleged financial transactions.
Key Points
- Police are investigating alleged fixer Inam Sapkota after his arrest on September 27, with new details linking him to judges, police officials and lawmakers.
- Disclosures have brought Chief Justice Manoj Kumar Sharma and Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal under scrutiny over alleged communications and financial links.
- The Nepal Bar Association has demanded an impartial and transparent investigation and legal action if wrongdoing is proven.
- Former justice Balaram KC and others have called for an independent inquiry, possibly including Parliament or the Supreme Court itself.
