Probe committee formed to investigate into confiscation of 778 EVs

Kathmandu: The government has formed a committee to conduct a detailed investigation into the confiscation of 779 electric vehicles from various places on suspicion of revenue evasion.

The joint probe committee was formed, comprising representatives of the Finance Ministry, the Department of Customs, the Nepal Police, and the Armed Police Force Nepal, at the special direction of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

Dipa Dahal, Press and Research Expert to Prime Minister Balendra Shah, shared that the legal process has been initiated by forming an investigation committee immediately, as the government is vigilant about matters of good governance and revenue protection.

The Committee has started the investigation in a rapid way, reaching the sites from where the vehicles were seized. Dahal clarified that the government is committed to strengthening the state’s economy and law enforcement.

Joint Spokesperson of APF Nepal, Deputy Superintendent Shailendra Thapa, said several vehicles were impounded on suspicion of revenue evasion. He clarified that the vehicles were seized for cross-check based on special information, though they were already brought after undergoing customs clearance.

Stating that this is a routine security process, Thapa expressed concern over the spreading of rumours and misleading information by some media without consulting the authorised source.

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