Some welcome Kishor Shrestha’s arrest, others question it
Summary
Journalist Kishor Shrestha’s arrest over an alleged privacy violation has divided opinion, with media groups calling it an attack on press freedom and others welcoming accountability. Supporters say his work has long crossed into harassment and abuse of power, while police continue to hold him in custody.
Key Points
- Kishor Shrestha was arrested by the Kathmandu Valley Crime Division and the District Police Range, Kathmandu, for allegedly violating a woman’s right to privacy.
- Many journalists’ organisations and press freedom advocates condemned the arrest, saying the case should be handled by the Nepal Press Council instead of police.
- Bhawana Raut, Srijana Pokhrel and Anjali Subedi supported the arrest, arguing that Shrestha’s conduct went beyond journalism and harmed women.
- Supporters also cited past controversies involving Jana Aastha Weekly and said the arrest reflects a broader pattern of abuse of power.
