Iskcon Director Arrested for Child Abuse

Summary

Surajkrishna Shrestha, director of ISKCON in Budhanilkantha, Kathmandu, was arrested over allegations of child abuse following a complaint by children studying at the institution.

Key Points
  • Surajkrishna Shrestha, director of ISKCON in Budhanilkantha Municipality-5, Kathmandu, was arrested on charges of child abuse.
  • Police initiated an investigation after children studying at ISKCON filed complaints against Shrestha.
  • The arrest was confirmed by SP Pawan Bhattarai from District Police Complex Kathmandu.
  • The investigation is ongoing to determine the details of the charges.
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