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Murder-convict Maoist leader Dhungel arrested

KATHMANDU, Oct 31: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Maoist leader Bal Krisha Dhungel who has been convicted of murder of Ujjan Kumar Shrestha of Okhaldhunnga.
Murder-convict Balkrishna Dhungel being taken to Dilli Bazaar jail after briefly presenting him at Kathmandu District Court on Tuesday. (Dipesh Shrestha/Republica)
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KATHMANDU, Oct 31: The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has arrested Maoist leader Bal Krisha Dhungel who has been convicted of murder of Ujjan Kumar Shrestha of Okhaldhunnga.


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Dhungel will be handed over to the court, a police source said. “He’s been arrested as per the Apex Court’s order.


However, pressure is pouring in from Maoist leaders demanding his release,” the source said. Dhungel's arrest comes after a writ filed against IGP Prakash Aryal at the Apex Court. 

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