Land Scandal Case Sparks Controversy in Biratnagar
Summary
A corruption case over a land swap tied to Rijal Canning has triggered panic in Biratnagar, with hospitals, homeowners and other third-party buyers fearing confiscation of property worth millions of rupees. The CIAA has named former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, former minister Dr. Minendra Prasad Rijal and 97 others as defendants.
Key Points
- The CIAA filed a corruption case in the Special Court over land exchange involving Rijal Canning in Biratnagar and named former Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal, Dr. Minendra Prasad Rijal and 97 others as defendants.
- Third- and fourth-party buyers, including Morang Cooperative Hospital, say they are being unfairly dragged into the case despite purchasing land through legal procedures and paying revenue.
- The hospital and local residents say their homes, buildings, equipment and investments worth crores of rupees now face confiscation and possible displacement.
- The article traces the land dispute back to government decisions in the 2030s and 2060s BS, alleging irregularities by officials and politically connected intermediaries.
