Graft-convict former minister Gupta released after completing jail sentence

JP Gupta addressing his supporters after his release.

Former minister JP Gupta was released on Monday afternoon after completing his jail sentence, the Dilli Bazaar Jail said.

In February last year, the apex court had sentenced then Minister for Communications Gupta to one-and-a-half years in jail and slapped a fine of Rs 8.4 million, holding him guilty of amassing property by misusing the power during his various stints as minister. nepalnews.com