Kathmandu, October 20:

The cabinet today suspended police inspector Nanti Raj Gurung in connection with the death of Manoj Das, who reportedly died in police custody on October 17.

Nepal Police spokesperson Senior Superintendent of Police, Kiran Gautam, said the decision was taken to facilitate the investigation in the case.

He also said action would be taken against all involved in the incident. A probe committee headed by SP Keshav Adhikari has been formed to investigate into the matter.