गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Lalita Niwas land-grab scam: Two more arrested Politics Lalita Niwas land-grab scam: Two more arrested KathmanduPati July 03, 2023 File Photo KATHMANDU – Police today arrested two more people in connection with the Lalita Niwas land-grab scam. SSP Dinesh Acharya of the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police said that the arrested ones were the then non-gazetted first class officer Ramesh Kumar Pokharel and Dev Narayan Maharjan. Police on Sunday had arrested three more alleged culprits on the charge of forging government documents to transfer the ownership of government-owned Lalita Niwas land in Baluwatar area in Kathmandu to private individuals or to fake tenants. Earlier, police arrested four people allegedly involved in the land-grabbing scam and the court has extended their remand. So far, a total of nine people have been arrested in connection to the infamous scam including some high profile individuals. The public property of Lalita Niwas in Baluwatar was brought under the ownership of many individuals from 2049 BS to 2069 BS. Earlier, the CIB had submitted a report with its opinion to the District Public Prosecutor’s Office making some 300 defendants. But the Office had sent back the report stating that further investigation into the scam was needed. Write your comments RELATED NEWS PM Prachanda says country exporting 10,000 megawatts of electricity in… Media’s role significant in addressing climate change crisis: Minister Sharma Home Minister Lamichhane instructs TIA to prioritise passengers’ interests Efforts underway to end parliament deadlock Nepal committed to promote culture of innovation, entrepreneurship: PM Dahal PM, Speaker discuss for ending parliamentary deadlock Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA3 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million6 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities7 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system8 TRENDING The Role of the Nepalese Army in Strategic Road Projects A phone call that paved the way for RAW Chief’s visit to Nepal What role has the Nepal Army been playing in controlling the coronavirus? Nepal Army initiates investigation into case of financial irregularities by Lieutenant Colonel Janmat Karki Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Lockdown 2.0: What the Government should do this time around Govt Making Preparations to Reduce the Tenure of Armed Police Force’s IG to Three Years