Police say PMO directed journalists' summons, while Secretariat denies it
Summary
Nepal Police says its Cyber Bureau summoned journalists after concerns were raised by the Prime Minister's Office over false reports and messages targeting the force. The Prime Minister's Secretariat denies any involvement or prior knowledge of the incident.
Key Points
- Nepal Police said its Cyber Bureau called some journalists after concerns were raised by the Prime Minister's Office.
- The police said false news reports and social media messages were harming public trust in the force.
- The Prime Minister's Secretariat denied any involvement in or prior knowledge of the summons.
- The police said the move was meant to be a legitimate action in good faith and stressed its support for press freedom.
