General Secretary Pokharel Condemns Journalist Arrest as Illegal and Anti-Press Freedom
Summary
CPN UML General Secretary Shankar Pokharel has condemned the arrest of Janastha weekly editor Kishor Shrestha, calling it illegal and anti-press freedom. He urged that disputes over reporting should be addressed through the Press Council or legal remedies and demanded Shrestha’s immediate release.
Key Points
- Shankar Pokharel said arresting journalists over published news is illegal and against press freedom.
- He condemned the arrest of Janastha weekly editor Kishor Shrestha as unjust and vindictive.
- Pokharel said disagreements over news should be handled through the Press Council or legal channels.
- Shrestha was arrested from Lalitpur on Wednesday evening.
