The government has formed a committee to investigate matters of public concern raised during and after the tenure of former home minister Sudan Gurung, who resigned following questions regarding the source of his share investments and other assets.
According to the prime minister's secretariat, a Cabinet meeting held on May 11 decided to form the committee. Former high court judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari is the committee’s chairman, with Comptroller General Shobhakant Paudel and Joint Attorney General Achyut Mani Neupane serving as members.
Dipa Dahal, press and investigation expert to Prime Minister Balen Shah, said that the committee is tasked with studying and investigating the facts regarding the public allegations against former home minister Gurung, who is also a member of the House of Representatives. The committee has been directed to submit its report, including recommendations, to the government within 15 days.