PM’s chief adviser Kumar Ben kept Inam Sapkota’s phones for two days before forensic testing, police source says
Summary
Police sources say Kumar Ben, chief adviser to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, kept Inam Sapkota’s seized phones at his home for two days before forensic testing, raising questions about tampering with digital evidence. The case has also drawn in Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal and renewed scrutiny of Sapkota’s alleged links to high-ranking figures.
Key Points
- Police sources allege that Kumar Ben kept two phones seized from Inam Sapkota at his home in Jwagal for two days before they were sent for forensic examination.
- Forensic checks reportedly found deleted messages and screenshots, including exchanges between Sapkota and Ben, and conversations about Rastriya Swatantra Party candidate selection.
- Supreme Court Justice Hari Prasad Phuyal said Sapkota had contacted him claiming links to Prime Minister Balendra Shah and later tried to pressure him over pending cases.
- The controversy has raised questions about the integrity of the investigation, the security of digital evidence, and possible leaks from within Nepal Police.
