KATHMANDU, May 17: The Supreme Court (SC) on Friday ordered the release of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) Senior Vice President Rabindra Mishra from custody.
Mishra was arrested on March 28 in connection with a pro-monarchy protest in Tinkune, Kathmandu, which had turned violent with incidents of vandalism and arson. He was accused of inciting the demonstrators and had remained in custody with repeated extension orders.
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On the 45th day of his detention, Mishra’s wife, Sarika Karki, filed a habeas corpus petition challenging his continued detention.
