Former CJ Rana was ‘rescued,’ not arrested, govt spokesperson says
Summary
The government has denied that former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was arrested, saying police safely took him from his residence after a security threat emerged. Education Minister and government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said the threat came through text messages from an unidentified group and police are investigating.
Key Points
- The government said former Chief Justice Cholendra Shumsher Rana was not arrested, but was taken to safety after a security concern arose.
- Education Minister and government spokesperson Sasmit Pokharel said Rana had requested additional security.
- Pokharel said the reported threat came through text messages from an unidentified group, not from the Gen Z movement.
- Police are investigating the security threat and the government denied the arrest claims.
