July 26: The main opposition party, CPN (UML), on Wednesday obstructed the proceedings of the House of Representatives, demanding formation of a high-level committee to probe the recent gold scam.    
Chief Whip of the CPN (UML), Padam Giri, demanded parliamentary ruling in the name of the government for investigation into the recent gold scam.    
Lawmakers of the CPN (UML) reached the 'rostrum' chanting slogans demanding action against gold smugglers.     
Stating that all the agendas set for the house meeting were removed, Speaker Devraj Ghimire announced postponement of the meeting until July 31.    

The recent case of gold smuggling has taken centre stage in the political and social circle after more than 100 kilograms of gold was cleared by the customs officials of Tribhuvan International Airport last Wednesday. However, a team from the Department of Revenue Investigation seized the large quantity of gold from outside the airport with the help of a special tip off.