Rabi Lamichhane Arrested from his Residence

Kathmandu, April 4 — Rabi Lamichhane, President of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), was arrested by police from his residence in Budhanilkantha on Friday night following an order from the Butwal bench of the High Court Tulsipur.

The joint bench of Judges Ramesh Dhakal and Swikriti Parajuli overturned an earlier decision by the District Court and ordered Lamichhane to be sent to judicial custody for further investigation. Shortly after the verdict was issued, police arrived at Lamichhane’s home and detained him around 9 PM.

Prior to his arrest, Lamichhane had posted on the RSP’s official Facebook page, expressing concern about police presence outside his home even before the court order was made public.

“The deployment of police before the order raised serious suspicion,” he said. “I have always respected court orders and the rule of law. I had presented myself earlier as well, and I am ready to surrender now.”

He further stated that while he was made aware of the court’s decision through news outlets, no official documents or arrest warrant had been presented to him at the time. “Police have entered my bedroom. Despite knowing about the court’s decision from the news, I have not been handed any official papers yet,” he said.

Lamichhane’s arrest marks a significant development in the ongoing legal proceedings against the RSP leader, and further details are expected to emerge in the coming days.

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