But the Tharuhat Autonomous State Council said that its cadres were arrested while they were going to monitor a nature conservation program.
Deputy Inspector General of Police Mohan Thapa said police had received complaints about alleged criminal activities by Jagat Chaudhary, Lalu Chaundhary, Khum Bahadur Chaudhary and Hari Sagar.
Issuing a statement, Tharuhat District Chairman Prakash Tharu has demanded unconditional release of the arrested cadres.
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