why was the ex-chief justice held?
The ex-Chief Justice Cholendra was detained for about 12 hours without an arrest warrant, reportedly due to security concerns linked to alleged threats from Janajati groups. He was taken from his home and placed under family custody for his protection. This detention sparked legal and political backlash, with opposition MPs demanding clarity from the government on the reasons behind his arrest and subsequent release. The exact nature of the security threats remains unclear, but the incident has raised questions about the legality and transparency of the detention.
Sources
- Ex-Chief Justice Choleendra detained, handed to family over threatsOnline Khabar
- Ex-Chief Justice detained without warrant over Janajati threat claimsNagarik News
- MPs demand answers on Cholendra Shamsher’s arrest and releaseOnline Khabar
- Ex-Chief Justice detained 12 hours, released without arrest warrantOnline Khabar
- Ex-Chief Justice Rana arrested at midnight, held in KathmanduSetopati
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