Former Kathmandu CDO Chhabi Rijal arrested

Summary

Former Kathmandu Chief District Officer Chhabi Rijal was arrested from his residence in Koteshwor following recommendations from the Karki Commission investigating the Gen-Z protests incidents.

Key Points
  • Chhabi Rijal, former Chief District Officer of Kathmandu, was arrested from his Koteshwor residence.
  • He served as CDO during the Gen-Z protests on September 8–9, 2025.
  • The arrest followed recommendations by the Karki Commission investigating the protest incidents.
  • Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were also previously arrested in connection with the case.
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