Nepal's Deputy PM Crosses Swords With Largest Media House – The Diplomat
Riled by news coverage of his corruption and illegal holding of two passports, Rabi Lamichhane reportedly ordered the arrest of the chairman of Kantipur Media Group.
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Riled by news coverage of his corruption and illegal holding of two passports, Rabi Lamichhane reportedly ordered the arrest of the chairman of Kantipur Media Group.
Kashiraj Dahal, retired official, was interrogated by police in connection with the document.
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is extremely alarmed by the arrest of Kailash Sirohiya, Chairman of Kantipur Media Group. Mr. Sirohiya was arrested on 20 May 2024 over supposed irregularities in the details of his citizenship card.
The arrest of the Kantipur Media Group chairperson was criticized as an act of harassment against critical journalists.
The court had extended his remand for three days earlier on Friday.