KATHMANDU, Oct 30: Police on Friday arrested journalist Bishwamani Subedi from the Baneshwor office of Nepal Press, where he works.
An official at the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office said Subedi was arrested based on a letter from the Cyber Bureau. Cyber Bureau officials said police took him into custody for questioning over a news report concerning Nepal Police Inspector General Dan Bahadur Karki.
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A few days ago, Nepal Press published a report stating that the government was seeking to remove Karki from his post and that he had begun seeking legal advice over the matter. A police source said Subedi was arrested for investigation and questioning in connection with the report.
Meanwhile, police also arrested another journalist, Shobharaj Baral, on Friday. The arrest of two journalists on the same day has drawn attention across the media sector.
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