Suspicious parking outside media houses sparks concerns
Summary
Suspiciously parked vehicles blocked the gates of multiple media houses in Kathmandu, disrupting operations and raising concerns of coordinated intimidation against the press. Authorities are investigating the incident amid calls for stronger protections for journalists.
Key Points
- Several vehicles were suspiciously parked outside major media houses in Kathmandu, blocking access and disrupting operations for hours.
- One vehicle belonged to Rabi Jaiswal, a member of the Rastriya Swatantra Party's Central Research and Documentation Department, though he claimed someone else was using it.
- The coordinated nature of the vehicle parking has caused alarm among journalists and media organisations, triggering calls for thorough investigation and increased security.
- The ruling Rastriya Swatantra Party condemned acts undermining press freedom and vowed to protect independent journalism, though did not address the vehicle linked to its member specifically.
