Krishna Bahadur Mahara, former Parliament Speaker of Nepal and Vice-president of the Maoist Centre, has been arrested for his involvement in gold smuggling. He was apprehended in Kapilvastu and is currently undergoing court proceedings for an extension of custody. This arrest comes amidst a government crackdown on corruption, as directed by Deputy Prime Minister Rabi Lamichhane, indicating an extensive investigation into political links to smuggling activities.
