Issuing a statement, Mehta´s father Lali and mother Biganidevi has asked for their son´s release saying he is innocent. Likewise, four employee associations of Nepal Telecom in Sunsari have also issued statements on Sunday demanding Mehta´s release.
Meanwhile, police said they are investigating Mehta´s involvement in Pokharel´s abduction.
Pokharel was abducted from Amahibelaha of Sunsari a month and a half ago and later rescued by Indian police from Farbesgunj in India.
Police had recently arrested two other persons in connection with the abduction.
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