Everest News

Back to News
Trader held for cooking gas black marketing

Trader held for cooking gas black marketing

Author: Diwakar Category: Mountain April 25, 2016 Everest, Nepal

KATHMANDU: Police said they arrested a cooking gas trader for his alleged involvement in black marketing, from Koteshwor of Kathmandu. Madhav Prasad Ghimire (36), operator of Amisa Gas Depot at Setio

Trader held for cooking gas black marketing KATHMANDU:Police said they arrested a cooking gas trader for his alleged involvement in black marketing, from Koteshwor of Kathmandu. Madhav Prasad Ghimire (36), operator of Amisa Gas Depot at Setiopi Marga in Koreshwor, KMC-35, was arrested by a team deployed from the Metropolitan Police Crime Division today. Police confiscated 50 cylinders of Everest gas from his store. They claimed that he was selling a cylinder of gas for Rs 4,200, exactly three times the market price. Further investigation is underway.

Weather Update: Standard Himalayan mountain conditions

Peak Altitude: 8848 m

Risk Level: Low

Expedition Info: Mountain climbing expedition

Mountaineering Himalayas Nepal Adventure Sports Everest
Stay connected with Mount Everest updates on social media