Among the arrestees, 67 are men and 22 women.
Similarly, police filed 79 cases while 149 individuals have faced prosecution during the same period.
The Human Trafficking Investigation Bureau Babar Mahal has been working as a specialized unit of the Nepal Police for the prevention and control of crimes related to human trafficking.
The Bureau said 236 persons have been rescued from being trafficked in that period. Among those rescued, 150 are women, 26 are men and 60 are girls.
Nepal is the most affected from both internal and cross-border human trafficking.
Nepal Police central spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Bhim Prasad Dhakal, said a large number of Nepali fall victim to human trafficking due to the allurement of employment or illegal settlement in various countries, including in India, Malaysia, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Libya, Bahrain, Kuwait, the United Arab Emirates, America and different European and African nations.
]]>After an extensive investigation, the CIAA lodged the case at the Special Court in Kathmandu, marking a significant development in addressing land-related malpractices.
The accused individuals, including the former Chairman of Tikapur Municipality Development Committee, committee members, and other officials, stand accused of orchestrating fraudulent activities.
Allegations suggest the fabrication of receipts and other documents to unlawfully transfer land ownership to their relatives.
Among those implicated in the case are the then Chairman of the Committee, Netra Prasad Joshi, Lalita Tamrakar, Dhiraj Regmi, and 27 others, allegedly involved in the encroachment of government land.
Additionally, the owners of the disputed land are also among those facing legal action, highlighting the comprehensive nature of the investigation undertaken by the CIAA.
]]>Mahara’s statement was sought regarding his alleged involvement in a sophisticated gold smuggling operation linked to the use of electronic cigarettes, commonly referred to as vape devices.
Initial disclosures unveiled Mahara’s admission to authorities at the Crime Investigation Bureau (CIB) that he had communicated with a customs official at Tribhuvan International Airport, urging the clearance of vape devices imported by a Chinese national from Dubai. Shockingly, these seemingly innocuous devices were later discovered to have been instrumental in the smuggling of gold.
Moreover, Mahara’s open acknowledgment of his ties to the Chinese individual implicated in the smuggling enterprise has heightened scrutiny surrounding his role in the illicit affair.
As the investigation intensifies, the authorities remain committed to uncovering the truth behind Mahara’s involvement and any potential complicity in the illicit gold smuggling network.
]]>The judicial panel, consisting of Chairman Tek Narayan Kuwar and members Tej Narayan Singh and Marari Bau Shrestha, delivered the verdict on Sunday, declaring Tamang, his wife Sirjana, and his maternal uncle-in-law Keshav Raj Shrestha guilty.
Tamang’s spouse, Sirjana, faces a concurrent sentence of one and a half years behind bars, accompanied by a substantial fine amounting to Rs 1.3 billion. Similarly, Keshav Raj Shrestha has been sentenced to one and a half years in prison, coupled with a fine of Rs 256.5 million.
In a turn of events, Tamang’s daughters, Pratikshya and Pratistha, have been absolved of any wrongdoing in the case.
Furthermore, the court has issued an order for the confiscation of assets belonging to Tamang, his wife, two daughters, maternal uncle-in-law, and his wife, marking a decisive legal action in the high-profile money laundering investigation.
]]>The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police had apprehended the trio on February 1 on charges of embezzling 10 ropani of land owned by the Bansbari Leather and Shoes Factory.
Chandra Prasad Panthi, Information Officer at the District Court, Kathmandu, informed RSS that Justice Yagya Prasad Acharya granted a two-day extension for police remand for the three accused.
“The Court has given permission to prolong the remand for accused businessperson Arun Chaudhary, former Executive Chairperson of Bansbari Shoe Factory, Ajit Narayan Singh Thapa, and proprietor of CG Chandbag Residency, Sanjay Thakur,” he said.
]]>Another operator of the hotel, Lalita Bhandari Devkota, surrendered to the police on January 21. Devkota’s case is currently pending in the Lalitpur District Court. The court had earlier issued an arrest warrant against both Aryal and Devkota.
A case related to an attempt to a murder has been filed against the hotel operators.
A local youth, Sajil Man Shakya, sustained injuries due to electrocution in the swimming pool of Hotel Square located in Lalitpur Metropolitan City-3. The incident occurred at around 3:30 PM on August 31.
According to his family member, an electric current was found to be leaking through the focus lights, and Shakya’s hand accidentally came into contact with one of them while he was swimming.
Following the electrocution, Shakya was unable to speak or move. He was promptly rushed to Nepal Mediciti Hospital, where it was revealed that he had also suffered a heart attack. Subsequently, he was transferred to Annapurna Neuro Hospital at Maitighar for further treatment.
Initially, Shakya’s family attempted to file a complaint of attempted murder against the hotel’s promoters at the District Police Range, Lalitpur. They alleged that the hotel’s negligence in repairing the electrical leakage had resulted in Shakya’s unconscious state.
However, the police did not register the complaint promptly. The process advanced only after the complaint was filed through a government attorney.
Despite receiving treatment at two hospitals, Shakya’s condition has not shown any signs of improvement. Necessary medical equipment has been installed at Shakya’s home for treatment. A nurse is providing round the clock care while doctors conduct occasional tests.
According to the family members, Shakya has remained unconscious for almost five months following the incident.
]]>Sandesh Shrestha, District Attorney of the Kathmandu District Government Prosecutor’s Office, said that the case was filed in court based on a report submitted by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB).
On November 22, 2023, CIB arrested businessman Rupesh Shrestha on charges of hundi and online gambling, initiating an investigation.
CIB officials reported that during the investigation, they uncovered the country’s largest hundi and cryptocurrency trading group.
Dipesh Shrestha, Rupesh’s brother, was also named as a defendant when the case was filed in court after a 60-day investigation. According to the police, he is currently residing in the US and is allegedly assisting in illegal cryptocurrency trading in Nepal.
Police have identified businessman Bimal Poddar as another individual involved in cryptocurrency transactions with Rupesh.
Poddar, the owner of Silver City Apartments and The Address Lounge in Kathmandu, is also under investigation in connection with the case involving 14 kilograms of gold seized by the airport customs office.
Ashish Agarwal, Meen Bahadur GC, Kumar Pariyar, and Jhanindra Prasad Khatiwada are also named as defendants in this case.
Racahna Sharma, Bimal Poddar, Om Kumar Shrestha, Bigal Singh Sharma, Sharad Bhattarai, Birendra Magar, Deepak Sharma, Wangden Phunsok Lama, Govinda Prasad Shrestha, Rude Tamang and Anshul Shrestha who are absconding have also been made defendants.
]]>Police on Thursday morning arrested a detainee who absconded handcuffed from Kathmandu District Court.
Kamal Khadka, 32, who was taken to the court by a team of Maharajgunj police circle for a detention hearing on Wednesday, ran away from the court’s premises.
Khadka was arrested from Jadibuti, said Kumod Dhungel, spokesperson of Kathmandu police range. The team deployed from Maharajganj police and Kathmandu police range took Khadka into custody.
His handcuff and prison uniform were recovered from his room in Duwakot of Changunarayan Municipality-1 in Bhaktapur, according to police.
]]>Valley Police Chief SSP Bhupendra Khatri said that he was arrested by the team of Kathmandu Police Range on Thursday night.
A police report has been filed against him for alleged copyright infringement and criminal treachery.
According to Khatri, the dispute is connected to Tootle. Initially, Bhatta’s business partners lodged a complaint with the office of the Registrar of Copyrights, and subsequently, the issue escalated to involve the police.
“It looks like a dispute between partners, we have called the other side,” said an official of the Kathmandu Police Range.
Tootle was introduced in Nepal following the economic blockade. However, after the rise of competitors like Pathao and InDrive, Tootle ceased operations.
It was relaunched a few months ago.
]]>A clash with the police occurred during a demonstration led by parties, including the Nepali Congress, who were demanding the implementation of the city executive’s decision to transfer the primary health center located at Barahathawa 6 to the Madhesh province government for upgrading.
Chief District Officer of Sarlahi Komal Prasad Dhamala confirmed the death of one protester.
The identity of the deceased has not been released.
The district administration office said that it is not clear whether the death was due to gunshots or not. Several others have been injured in the incident.
Following the death, protesters pelted stones at the municipal office and the house of Mayor Kalpana Kumari Katuwal. Police used tear gas and air fire to bring the situation under control.
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