Nepal Police Release Over 100 Detained for Election-Related Activities

Summary

Nepal Police released 103 detainees involved in election-related activities, maintaining tight security across polling stations despite some hoax bombs and cybercrime arrests.

Key Points
  • Nepal Police released 103 out of 195 individuals detained for anti-election activities.
  • 17 out of 34 arrested for cybercrime related to social media misuse were released; 17 remain in custody.
  • Total of 86 out of 160 arrested for anti-election activities were freed, with 74 still detained.
  • One person was arrested for falsely claiming Narendra Modi congratulated Nepali candidates through a video.
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