RSP lawmaker denies knowing woman at centre of abuse allegations
Summary
Rastriya Swatantra Party lawmaker Khagendra Sunar has denied knowing the woman at the centre of abuse and blackmail allegations tied to an audio recording. The party’s disciplinary commission is investigating the case and has suspended him from formal events pending the inquiry.
Key Points
- Khagendra Sunar denied knowing the woman heard in the audio recording and rejected the allegations in both written and oral statements to the RSP disciplinary panel.
- Jana Aastha published allegations that Sunar abused, blackmailed and threatened a woman, with audio and banking details cited as evidence.
- The RSP has barred Sunar from formal party events until the investigation is completed.
- The party’s disciplinary commission plans forensic analysis of the audio after the Tihar festival before reaching a conclusion.
