KATHMANDU, June 7: Lieutenant Colonel Direndra Malla of the Nepali Army has been detained since Sunday. Stationed at the United Nations in New York, Malla was recalled and taken into custody for interrogation.
Brigadier General Gaurav Kumar KC, spokesperson for the Nepali Army, confirmed Malla’s detention. “He was taken into custody as some matters needed clarification. However, further details have not been disclosed as the investigation pertains to military discipline and conduct,” he stated. The spokesperson further explained that the investigation is ongoing and involves inquiries into Malla’s military behavior and adherence to conduct regulations.
