Police Granted Custody of Medical Entrepreneur Durga Prasai for Four Days for Investigation
Summary
Medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai has been granted four days custody by Kathmandu police for investigation related to offenses against public peace and spreading rumors. Prasai had threatened indefinite strikes to disrupt elections if government agreements were unmet.
Key Points
- Durga Prasai, a medical entrepreneur and campaign coordinator, has been taken into police custody for four days in Kathmandu.
- The custody was approved by Kathmandu's Chief District Officer Ishwar Raj Poudel to investigate offenses against public peace and rumor spreading.
- Prasai was previously arrested twice and released on bail pending investigations related to his statements on elections.
- Authorities are probing his threats to call indefinite strikes to disrupt upcoming elections if government agreements are not fulfilled.
