'Suo motu' probe launched into case involving Dy Speaker

Summary

The Anti-Human Trafficking Bureau has launched a suo motu investigation related to Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar amid political efforts to remove her from office.

Key Points
  • The Anti-Human Trafficking Bureau has initiated a suo motu internal investigation related to a child trafficking case involving Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar.
  • Ruling coalition parties Nepali Congress and CPN-UML have begun collecting signatures to remove Deputy Speaker Indira Rana Magar over controversies including a visa facilitation letter.
  • Journalist Suman Dhungana reported that the organisation affiliated with Deputy Speaker Rana Magar was involved in illegal removal of five children from a child care centre in 2015.
  • The attempt to remove Rana Magar has faced delays due to backlash and internal disputes within the Nepali Congress party.
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