Nepal Police arrests pro-monarchy protest leader Durga Prasai

Kathmandu: Nepal Police on Friday announced that it has arrested absconding businessman Durga Prasai, who allegedly led the violent pro-monarchy protest on March 28. Several reports cited that Prasai was apprehended in India before being brought to Kathmandu through the Kakarbhitta border point.

Prasai was taken into custody near the eastern border by the Special Bureau of Nepal as three police teams had been dispatched to India to locate him. His bodyguard Deepak Khadka has also been arrested, local media reported. Nepal Police Central Spokesperson, Deputy Inspector General Dinesh Kumar Acharya, confirmed the arrest and stated that both Prasai and Khadka were brought to Kathmandu for further investigation.

According to police, Prasai and Khadka have been arrested on the charges of committing crime against the State and organised crime by being involved in the violent demonstrations held by the pro-monarchists at Tinkune on March 28. Meanwhile, Prasai supporters claimed that he had surrendered to the Indian Police after being guaranteed safety. Reports suggest that the Assam Police reportedly brought him to the border area and handed him over to the Nepal Police.

Tension ran high in the Tinkune area of Kathmandu on March 28 during the pro-monarchy protests as a massive protest was led by the Nawaraj Subedi-led joint movement committee. Businessman Durga Prasai has been accused of mobilising supporters for the protests with the Rajendra Lingden-led Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) also backing the demonstration. (IANS)

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