Mukesh Dangol appointed as acting CAAN Chief

Summary

Mukesh Dangol has been appointed as the acting Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal following the suspension of Pradeep Adhikari amid a corruption investigation.

Key Points
  • Mukesh Dangol has been appointed acting Director General of CAAN after Pradeep Adhikari's suspension.
  • Pradeep Adhikari was suspended following a minister-level decision amid a corruption case.
  • The CIAA arrested Pradeep Adhikari and former CAAN Director Murari Bhandari on corruption charges.
  • The corruption allegations concern irregularities in the construction of the Nalinchok helipad in Bhaktapur.
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