KATHMANDU, Dec 20: The Supreme Court (SC) has ordered the release of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai.
The apex court on Friday issued the order after hearing a writ petition filed by Prasai's son, Nirajan, through his representative Narayan Khawas, seeking Prasai’s release.
SC orders release of medical entrepreneur Durga Prasai
A division bench of justices Nahakul Subedi and Sharanga Subedi issued the release order.
Prasai’s son filed the writ petition after his father was recently arrested from the premises of the Kathmandu District Court soon after his release. Although Prasai was released on one charge, the police re-arrested him on another charge.
He is currently under investigation by the Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) for allegedly extorting money from a businessman, while also facing accusations related to organized crime. Prasai had also been arrested for allegedly spreading misinformation about Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
