The Supreme Court has instructed former Energy Minister Deepak Khadka to obtain the court’s permission before traveling abroad. Khadka was arrested for investigation in a money laundering case, and his wife, Vinita Thapa, filed a writ petition for his remand review. During the Jangi agitation, protestors vandalized and set fire to Khadka’s house, and the department has collected some burnt currency fragments.
The Supreme Court bench comprising Justices Sapana Pradhan Malla and Shrikant Paudel heard the petition seeking Khadka’s release and permission to travel abroad. Khadka was arrested on Chaitra 15 (Nepali calendar) during the ongoing money laundering investigation. His wife, Vinita Thapa, petitioned for his release and to secure the court’s authorization before any foreign travel.
During the Jangi protests, demonstrators damaged and set fire to Khadka’s residence. Videos showing burned Nepali and foreign currency at his home were circulated on social media. The concerned department had previously gathered ash and burnt currency fragments from the site and surrounding area.
