KATHMANDU, May 22 : Former Home Minister and House of Representatives member Sudan Gurung has accused some media outlets of attempting to damage his reputation and filed a formal complaint with the Press Council Nepal (PCN).
Gurung claimed that a recently published report titled “Police possess evidence of Sudan Gurung visiting a resort with a woman” was misleading and intended to assassinate his character.
In the complaint, he stated that the report caused serious harm to both his personal and political image and demanded legal action against those involved.
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He specifically sought action and punishment against journalist Dinesh Thapa under the provisions of the Press Council Nepal Act, 1991.
Gurung alleged that an incident involving a family visit was deliberately presented from a different angle in what he described as “yellow journalism.” He also argued that spreading unverified information to damage the reputation of a public figure violates journalistic ethics and the press code of conduct.
The incident has once again sparked debate over the growing trend of publishing unverified content on social media and online platforms. It has also renewed discussions on the need for fact-checking, source credibility and ethical standards while reporting on public figures.
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