2019-11-10
A demonstration has been staged in Kathmandu protesting the arrest of entrepreneur cum ex-minister Rup Jyoti. The protesters demanded the immediate release of the ex-minister and claimed that the arrest was done on pressure.
Earlier, the police had arrested Jyoti from Tribhuwan International Airport in connection with a charge of fraud allegations filed against him. The court permitted a three-day remand.
Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
Primary Form | Demonstration |
Primary Cause | Issues related to legal action and access to justice |
Actor 1 - Number of people | 20 |
Actor 1 - Affiliations | Citizen/Individuals |
Actor 1 - Youth | unknown |
Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Government and civil servants at central level |
Actor 2 - Youth | na |
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