Education Minister Claims Former Chief Justice Rana Rescued, Not Arrested

Summary

Education Minister and government spokesperson Sasmita Pokharel says former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was rescued by police, not arrested. She said Rana’s family had requested security and he was taken to a safe place after an immediate threat from an unknown group.

Key Points
  • Education Minister and government spokesperson Sasmita Pokharel said former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was rescued by police, not taken into custody.
  • Pokharel said Rana’s family had filed an application with the police office requesting security.
  • She claimed an unknown group, not Genji, posed the threat and that Rana was moved to a safe place immediately.
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