Durga Prasai Arrested: Detained at Midnight Over Allegedly Provocative and Anarchic Remarks

Kathmandu — Controversial public figure Durga Prasai was arrested at midnight on Monday. A joint team from the District Police Range, Kathmandu, and the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office detained him from his residence in Bhaktapur, according to police sources.

Police stated that Prasai was taken into custody on charges of making provocative statements that could incite violence and fuel anarchic activities. Authorities had been closely monitoring him after he repeatedly issued inflammatory remarks through public events and social media.

Earlier, Prasai had been arrested following the violent protests of Chaitra 15 but was later released by court order.
Known for his pro-monarchy activism, Prasai had recently been preparing for another round of protests, demanding the waiver of bank loans and calling for changes in the current political system.

Police officials said further investigation is underway, and necessary legal actions will follow as the case progresses.