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Petition filed for writ seeking probe into Chari’s killing
A petition for writ of mandamus has been filed at the Supreme Court demanding investigation into the death of Dinesh Adhikari alias Chari
bookmarkA petition for writ of mandamus has been filed at the Supreme Court demanding investigation into the death of Dinesh Adhikari alias Chari, a notorious gangster who was allegedly gunned down in a shoot out with police on August 6. Chari’s brother Dhurva made the appeal before the apex court on Friday, arguing that his brother’s killing was extrajudicial. The plainant has claimed that the Home Ministry and the police authorities refused to investigate the case. Kathmandu Police Chief Uttam Kumar Karki, Crime Investigation Division Chief Pushkar Karki, Deputy Superintendent of Police Mira Chaudhari, Inspector Kumud Dhungel, and Arpan Koirala, former boyfriend of Chari’s alleged girlfriend Khusbu Oli, have been named as the defendants.
Published at : August 16, 2014
Updated at : August 16, 2014 08:50
Kathmandu
Infamous for running a crime syndicate, racketeering and extorting businessmen, Chari had many run-ins with the authorities in the past. But he enjoyed political protection, thanks to his association with CPN-UML and its senior leader KP Sharma Oli. He was one time elected the UML vice-chairman of Dhading district committee.
On August 6, Chari was allegedly shot dead by police at Bhimdhunga, on the outskirts of Kathmandu. His death sparked furore among his supporters, including the UML lawmakers who protested his killing in the Legislature-Parliament.
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