The former prince, branded as a playboy and headstrong, said he was leading a 'responsible and dutiful' life as an ordinary Nepali citizen. But he had still been dragged into the controversy by people taking advantage of the political turmoil in Nepal.

Paras also reportedly hoped the state would protect the rights of all the Nepalis, including him, against such defamation.

However, Nepal's government has indicated that it would not be embroiled in the controversy.

Foreign Minister Sujata Koirala said the former royals were now ordinary citizens and it was up to them, and not the government, to refute the allegations.

Prime Minister Madhav Kumar Nepal's media advisor Bishnu Rijal said the government would not comment on matters concerning Paras and his father, deposed king Gyanendra, since both were controversial people.