Police raid newsrooms and detain journalists in capital before their swift release
Summary
Police raided several newsrooms in Kathmandu and detained at least three journalists before releasing them late in the evening after public backlash and direct orders from the prime minister. The PM's office denied prior knowledge of the operation and said security agencies were instructed to stop questioning and avoid entering media offices.
Key Points
- Police raided multiple newsrooms in Kathmandu and detained at least three journalists without arrest warrants, sparking outrage over press freedom.
- The detained journalists were released late in the evening after condemnation from rights groups and direct orders from Prime Minister Balendra Shah.
- The PM's Secretariat said it had no prior knowledge of the operation and ordered security agencies to halt questioning and stay out of media offices.
- The raids followed recent investigative reporting by several outlets, including coverage involving senior officials and the judiciary.
