Opinion | The Sapkota scandal is not really about Sapkota
Summary
The Sapkota controversy has escalated into a wider institutional crisis, with allegations involving a prime ministerial adviser, judges and police officials raising questions about evidence handling and interference. The editorial urges a broader, bipartisan inquiry into systemic wrongdoing rather than targeting individuals alone.
Key Points
- Allegations that Inam Sapkota’s phone was withheld from police for nearly 48 hours have triggered scrutiny of government advisers, judges and police officials.
- The piece argues that the controversy should be investigated as a systemic failure involving multiple state institutions, not just one suspect or one case.
- It calls for parliament, the Judicial Council and opposition parties to play a role in a credible, time-bound inquiry.
- The editorial warns against unilateral political action and says any reform effort must respect due process and separation of powers.
