Police detain Durga Prasain in Kathmandu ahead of Birgunj program
Summary
Durga Prasai, leader of a campaign on national identity, was arrested by Kathmandu police en route to a public event in Birgunj, which was denied permission by local authorities. Preparations are ongoing to transfer him to the Cyber Bureau for further investigation.
Key Points
- Durga Prasai was arrested in Kathmandu while traveling to Birgunj for a public program.
- He leads a campaign titled ‘Nation, nationality, religion, culture, and citizens.’
- The Birgunj local administration denied permission for his public gathering at Ghantaghar.
- This is not his first arrest; earlier he was detained by Kaski police after releasing a controversial video about the Election Commission.
