Senior Journalist Kanak Mani Dixit Arrested On Corruption Charges
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Kanak Mani Dixit, the Nepali editor arrested on Friday over corruption charges, was admitted to the intensive care unit of the Bir Hospital in Kathmandu on Saturday. Kunda Dixit, Kanak Mani Dixit’s brother, confirmed the latter’s admittance to hospital to check uncontrolled blood pressure and heart condition, The Himalayan Times reported. Allegations of graft The Commission for the Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA), which arrested Mr. Dixit, accuses the editor of illegal accumulation of wealth. Diplomatic sources in Nepal told The Hindu that there could be more arrests by the organisation which has launched a war on corruption.
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