Kathmandu – Nepal Police’s Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) has raided the residence of Bhushan Rana, the brother-in-law of former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba. Rana, who is the brother of Deuba’s wife Arzu Rana, had his home in Jawalakhel searched by police. He is widely known for his influence in major government procurements and appointments.
The raid comes after large amounts of cash and valuables were recovered from Deuba’s residence in Budhanilkantha on September 9, when it was attacked by Jen Z protesters.
Following the recent appointment of Additional Inspector General Dr. Manoj Kumar KC as CIB chief, several individuals under suspicion have been placed under close watch. KC had earlier led the Valley Crime Investigation Office during the high-profile Bhutanese refugee scam probe.
Home Minister Om Prakash Aryal recently visited the CIB headquarters and instructed officials to resume investigations that had been stalled due to political pressure.
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