KATHMANDU: The government has formed a committee to study and investigate public concerns raised during and after the tenure of former Home Minister Sudan Gurung.
A Cabinet meeting held on Baisakh 28, 2083 BS decided to form the committee under the leadership of former High Court judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari. Comptroller General Shobhakanta Paudel and Deputy Attorney General Achyut Mani Neupane have been appointed as members.
According to Deepa Dahal, Press and Research Advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, the committee has been tasked with conducting a factual study and investigation into issues publicly raised against Gurung, who is also a member of the House of Representatives.
The committee has been directed to submit its report with recommendations to the government within 15 days.
The probe committee was formed 21 days after Gurung resigned from his post. He had stepped down on Baisakh 9.
Sources indicate that Prime Minister Shah is considering reappointing Gurung as Home Minister if he receives a clean chit from the investigation. However, many observers believe the allegations against him are too serious for him to be cleared easily.
At present, Prime Minister Shah himself is overseeing the Home Ministry.
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