KATHMANDU: The government has formed a committee to study and investigate issues related to former Minister for Home Affairs Sudhan Gurung.
A cabinet meeting held on Monday decided to form a three-member committee under the leadership of former High Court Judge Achyut Prasad Bhandari. Financial Comptroller General Shobhakanta Poudel and Deputy Attorney General Achyut Mani Neupane are members.
According to Deepa Dahal, press and research advisor to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, the committee has been tasked with examining issues raised in the public circles about Gurung.
The committee has been given 15 days to submit its report to the government along with recommendations.
Gurung tendered his resignation on April 22 as controversy mounted over his share investments and alleged links to businessman Deepak Bhatta, who is under investigation for money laundering.

Himal Press