Congress Leader Deepak Khadka Ordered Held in Custody for Seven Days for Investigation

Kathmandu: The court has granted permission to detain Congress leader Deepak Khadka for seven days to conduct an investigation. Khadka, who was arrested early Sunday morning, was presented at the Kathmandu District Court for an extension of custody.

The former Minister of Energy, Water Resources and Irrigation is being held in connection with an investigation into the cash recovered from his home during the JNU protests on September 9, as confirmed by Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.

The Anti-Money Laundering Investigation Department is conducting inquiries into the cash found burned at Khadka’s residence. The department has collected partially charred currency notes and the ashes gathered from the site. Protesters allegedly vandalized and set fire to Khadka’s home during the JNU demonstrations.

Following the arson, images circulated on social media showing Nepalese and foreign currency notes being burned inside his house.