National Assembly Member Jagat Bahadur Parki Faces Arrest Warrant for Banking Offense

Dhangadhi. An arrest warrant has been issued against Jagat Bahadur Parki, who became a National Assembly member from the then CPN (Maoist Centre), in a banking offense case.

Although the Kailali District Court issued a warrant against him, he has been out of contact with the police for four months.

Parki, a permanent resident of Aalitál Rural Municipality-7, Dadeldhura, was sued by Naresh Bahadur Thapa of Dhangadhi-3 on Chaitra 2. The court had issued an arrest warrant on Chaitra 17 in the case with case number 082-Si-0769.

Kailali District Police Office Information Officer Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP) Yogendra Timilsina confirmed that an arrest warrant has been issued against Parki and informed that the case has already been submitted to the court. 'Although the warrant has been issued, he has not been arrested yet,' said DSP Timilsina.

It is understood that an arrest warrant has been issued against Parki not only in Kailali but also in Kathmandu. An investigation is underway against him on charges of fraud by luring him with foreign employment. A few days ago, a team from Baneshwor Police Circle had reached his residence in Baneshwor to arrest him. However, they returned empty-handed as he was not found at home.

According to the police, since this case is related to banking offense, there is a possibility of a settlement if the victim's money is returned. 'It has been a long time since the arrest warrant was issued, but we are waiting for orders from the higher authorities and for the accused to come into contact. If he returns the victim's money, this case may be resolved,' said DSP Timilsina.