Anonymous sources in newspapers of December 23

South Asia Check / December 24, 2015

The Kathmandu Post report headlined “Suspended APF chief admits to embezzling millions” datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed investigator. The report does not carry a byline. APF refers to the Armed Police Force.

Nagarik report headlined “Congress and Morcha inch closer toward consensus” by Bal Krishna Adhikari datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source and another unnamed Morcha leader. Morcha refers to the agitating United Democratic Madhesi Front.

Nagarik report headlined “CDOs ‘loot’ gas cylinders from bottling plants” by Sujan Oli datelined Kathmandu has quoted two unnamed traders. CDO is acronym for the chief district officer.

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