Vice President's Office Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar Detained for Message to Prime Minister

Summary

Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar of the Vice President's Office was detained and questioned by police over a message he sent to Prime Minister Balen Shah regarding an ambassadorial appointment request, then released on bail.

Key Points
  • Secretary Krishna Hari Pushkar was detained by police after sending a message to Prime Minister Balen Shah about seeking an ambassadorial appointment.
  • The message asked if he should fill out the application form for the ambassadorial post, which prompted the police action.
  • After interrogation, Pushkar was released on bail to his wife late at night.
  • Senior police officials expressed dissatisfaction with the arrest, citing lack of legal basis and prior communication between Pushkar and Prime Minister Shah.
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