River-based extraction and contract management: CIAA raids

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५ असार २०८३, शुक्रबार ११:५१June 19, 2026

Bhairahawa. The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), Butwal has started investigation into the excavation of river-based resources and contract management in Kothimai Rural Municipality of Rupandehi district.

The CIAA has taken control of the documents after a complaint of irregularities related to the contract management {{TAG_OPEN_div_18}

Acting on a complaint of irregularities in the excavation of river-based materials, Ghatgaddi management and tender process, the CIAA team reached the rural municipality and collected the required documents.TAG_OPEN_div_16 Locals had been complaining of irregularities in river exploitation, excavation and sale of the river against the standard

In the current fiscal year, the rural municipality had awarded a contract for the excavation of river-based materials at four places along the Tinau and Danava rivers.TAG_OPEN_div_14 A complaint has been lodged at the CIAA alleging collusion between people’s representatives and employees in the contracting process.

During the investigation, Ward No. The construction company that has got permission for excavation in Benighat area of Ward No. 5 has also come under the scanner for placing the ghatgadhi in a different area than the approved location.

Locals have demanded an impartial investigation into the entire process related to the excavation of the river-based materials and legal action against the guilty.TAG_OPEN_div_10 Further investigation into the case is underway, the CIAA said.