Kathmandu, June 18 -- The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) has summoned former foreign minister Arzu Rana Deuba for questioning in connection with the passport procurement contract case.

The anti-graft body issued a notice on Wednesday, serving it at her residence in Budhanilkantha and directing her to appear within three days.

A CIAA team reached the Deuba residence on Wednesday and formally pasted the notice, stating that her presence was required to record her statement over allegations of corruption in the case.

However, Deuba informed the commission via email that she is currently abroad for medical treatment and will not be able to appear within the given deadline.

She stated in her email that she is ful...