Anonymous sources in newspapers of April 29

South Asia Check / May 1, 2017

Annapurna Post report headlined “Leaders of ruling parties and opposition hold secret meeting” by Chiranjivi Dhungana datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in three instances.

Kantipur report headlined “Attempt to garner two-thirds support for amendment bill” by Basanta Basnet and Kul Chandra Gautam datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed sources in two instances: A source, and a source present in the meeting.

The Himalayan Times report headlined “Silwal submitted fake documents to court: Govt” datelined Kathmandu has quoted unnamed source in three instances: A source at the Office of the Attorney General.

Republica report headlined “DIG Silwal submitted doctored documents to SC: Forensic report” by Roshan Sedhai datelined Kathmandu has quoted an unnamed source: A senior police officer.

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