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PMO Orders Action Against Individual Threatening Ward Secretary Using Its Name

The Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers has directed authorities to take legal action against Prakash Khadka, who allegedly threatened Ward Secretary Kamal Bhandari of Dullu Municipality in Dailekh while misusing the Prime Minister's Office name. The office condemned the intimidation of civil servants and urged the public to verify suspicious calls claiming links to high-level government offices.

  • Prakash Khadka allegedly used abusive language and pressured the ward secretary to bypass procedures, claiming instructions from the Prime Minister's Office.
  • The incident, captured in a viral audio recording, involved threats and intimidation against Kamal Bhandari while he insisted on following legal procedures.
  • The Prime Minister's Office spokesperson, Hemraj Aryal, stated that intimidating civil servants performing lawful duties is condemnable and inexcusable.
  • The Rastriya Swatantra Party has recommended terminating Prakash Khadka's party membership.
  • Authorities have advised civil servants to verify suspicious calls or messages through official channels before taking action.

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