Medical businessman Durga Prasai ordered released by court
Summary
The District Court, Bhaktapur has ordered the release of medical businessman Durga Prasai and directed police to investigate him outside custody. Police are probing him in three cases, including offense against the state, while a habeas corpus petition has been filed in the Supreme Court claiming illegal detention.
Key Points
- The District Court, Bhaktapur ordered Durga Prasai to be released and investigated outside custody.
- Police had sought seven days to investigate him in three cases, including offense against the state.
- Investigators are looking into allegations under the offense against the state, public peace, and the Electronic Transactions Act.
- Prasai's wife Uma has filed a habeas corpus petition in the Supreme Court seeking his release.
