KATHMANDU: The Summary General Military Court has decided to take military action against former Director General of Army Aviation Major General Sudhir Shrestha.

A military court has ruled that Rs 5.89 million that Shrestha embezzled to be recovered.

The court has decided to aware eight army officers including Shrestha for misappropriation of property and breach of discipline and conduct while serving and acquitted 10 others including one officer.

A military court has ruled that eight military officers should be alerted for not fulfilling their responsibilities effectively.

The Court of Inquiry Board, chaired by Lieutenant General formed to investigate the financial irregularities in the Military Aviation Directorate had submitted a report on March 17.