Bribery Scandal Shakes Jeetpursimara: CIAA Detains UML’s Tara Bahadur Karki

Tara Bahadur Karki, the elected ward Chairperson of Ward-3 in Jeetpursimara Sub-metropolitan City, Bara, was apprehended on Monday by a team from the Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA). The arrest, made at Jaiswal Hotel in Jeetpur, was carried out in connection with an alleged bribery case involving a sum of five lakh rupees.

Tara Bahadur Karki, a member of the CPN (UML) party, secured his position as the ward Chairperson in the local elections held in Baisakh 2079. Additionally, he holds a significant role as a member of UML’s Madhes Province Committee.

The arrest has sent shockwaves through the local political landscape, raising concerns about corruption within the elected bodies. The CIAA is expected to conduct a thorough investigation into the allegations against Karki. The incident has sparked discussions about ethical conduct among public officials and the need for transparency in local governance.

As the legal proceedings unfold, residents and political observers alike are closely watching the developments surrounding the arrest of Tara Bahadur Karki, anticipating the outcomes that may have broader implications for political accountability in the region.