Nepal Former Minister Arrested for Kidnapping

Police in Nepal arrested a Member of Parliament and former Minister for Supplies Shyam Sundar Gupta on suspicion of organising the kidnap of a prominent businessman in December.

According to police, Mr. Gupta ordered the kidnap of Pawan Sanghai at a temple in December and then released him, reportedly after a ransom was paid.

Mr. Gupta was arrested at his house in Siddharthanagar Municipality and later brought to Kathmandu.  

Prior to presenting him at the court, the police had taken him to Bir Hospital for a health check-up and they say that they are seeking to extend his custody so they can continue their investigations.

Kishor Shrestha news@theasian.asia