Special Court records CAAN chief, former director statements; detention hearing postponed

Summary

The Special Court recorded statements of CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari and former director Murari Bhandari regarding corruption in Nalinchok helipad construction; their detention hearing has been postponed to Sunday.

Key Points
  • The Special Court recorded statements from CAAN Director General Pradeep Adhikari and former director Murari Bhandari on corruption charges.
  • Detention hearing for Adhikari and Bhandari was postponed to Sunday due to a judge's recusal.
  • The CIAA arrested Adhikari and Bhandari and filed a corruption case involving Rs135.74 million.
  • Allegations include irregularities in multiple CAAN projects and lack of environmental assessment for the Nalinchok helipad.
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