KATHMANDU, Oct. 26 -- Khagendra Sunar, who is set to be appointed as Minister of Labor, Employment and Social Security in the cabinet led by Sushila Karki, has come under intense public scrutiny even before assuming office.

Adding to the controversy, an arrest warrant issued by the Surkhet District Court against him has gone viral online. The warrant stems from a case filed on June 28, 2024 by Dr. Sojan Sapkota, head of Mehelkuna Hospital in Gurbhakot Municipality-8, Surkhet. Sunar has been charged with vandalizing the health facility and assaulting a health worker.

The court has directed the District Police Office, Dailekh, to arrest Sunar- a resident of Bhaisekhor of Narayan Municipality-2 in Dailekh - and present him before the court...