गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Nepal ∕ Dipesh Pun held on charge of involvement in gold smuggling Nepal Dipesh Pun held on charge of involvement in gold smuggling KathmanduPati March 15, 2024 File Photo KATHMANDU – Dipesh Pun, son of former Vice President Nanda Bahadur Pun, has been arrested on charge of his involvement in gold smuggling. Spokesperson of Nepal Police, DIG Bhim Prasad Dhakal, informed that Pun was arrested from Kathmandu on Friday. It was disclosed with investigation that Dipesh Pun had close connection with Dawa Chhiring, the mastermind behind smuggling of nearly 61 kg of gold, which was confiscated from the customs office of Tribhuvan International Airport last June. The commission formed on investigation of gold smuggling had submitted its report to the Home Minister yesterday. The report had implicated Pun in the smuggling. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Earthquake jolts Bajhang Three people killed in separate motorbike accidents Increasing cold affects life in Tarai-Madhes Eight die in jeep accident, five injured Snowfall in Humla Gas bullet accident, alertness issued 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 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar4 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen Nepal Army opens investigation into case of captains thrashing soldier in Congo Namrata is Miss Nepal 2020 Prime Minister’s Dashain greeting card using old map without Limpiyadhura sparks outrage in social media Lok Darshan Regmi steps down as Chief Secretary Prime Minister Oli’s confidante Prem Kumar Rai recommended as CIAA Chief Commissioner Education in crisis
