Incident Reports
Reporter arrested
2017-02-06
Runkesh Kumar Kamati, Siraha Reporter of Apan Dainik while collecting news about the agitation demanding for the release of CK Raut was arrested by police. He was freed after the protest from other journalists.
Details and Impacts
| Violent / Non-violent | Nonviolent |
| Primary Form | Arrest (politically significant) |
| Primary Cause | Issues related to freedom of expression and civil rights |
| Actor 1 - Number of people | n/a |
| Actor 1 - Affiliations | Police |
| Actor 1 - Youth | na |
| Actor 2 - Number of people | n/a |
| Actor 2 - Affiliation (Target) | Journalist/Media |
| Actor 2 - Youth | na |
Local Newspaper - Siraha
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