Anti-Graft Body Files Corruption Case Against Six, Including Former Lamahi Chief, for Issuing Nepali Citizenship to Indian National Using Forged Documents

Summary

The CIAA filed a corruption case against six individuals, including former Lamahi Office Chief Prem Bahadur Khawas, for issuing Nepali citizenship to an Indian national using forged documents in Dang.

Key Points
  • CIAA filed a corruption case at the Special Court against six individuals for issuing Nepali citizenship using forged documents.
  • The accused include former Lamahi Area Administration Office Chief Prem Bahadur Khawas and former Ward Chairman Rameshwor Yadav of Rajpur Rural Municipality-4, Dang.
  • An Indian national, Alam Jolha, was fraudulently issued Nepali citizenship by falsifying death and birth registrations.
  • CIAA demands imprisonment and fines under the Prevention of Corruption Act for all accused, including those who verified and obtained the citizenship.
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