Kathmandu. A 'double standard' has emerged within Nepal Airlines Corporation regarding the handling of illegal activities by its employees. While the corporation has historically enforced strict discipline for even minor offenses, it has recently been found attempting to cover up and grant immunity for serious smuggling incidents involving well-connected pilots and high-ranking officials.Historically, Nepal Airlines has set precedents for taking stern action in cases involving smuggling and foreign currency misappropriation by its staff. About four decades ago, Captain Ramesh Upadhyaya was dismissed on charges of smuggling after being found with a few watches upon landing at Tribhuvan International Airport.Similarly, in...