Rabi Lamichhane appears in Chitwan court, verdict expected today
After his statement was recorded, the court began a detention hearing.
KATHMANDU: Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) President Rabi Lamichhane appeared before the Chitwan District Court on Wednesday following the formal registration of a case against him in the Sahara Chitwan Multipurpose Cooperative fraud scandal.
After his statement was recorded, the court began a detention hearing.
As the hearing remained inconclusive on Wednesday, it resumed today at 10 AM in the bench of Judge Dayaram Dhakal.
A verdict is likely to be announced today, prompting authorities to tighten security in Chitwan.
According to the Chitwan District Police Office, around 400 Nepal Police personnel and 200 Armed Police Force officers have been deployed around the court premises and nearby areas to prevent potential unrest.
This case has drawn significant political and public attention, with nationwide interest in whether the court will release Lamichhane on bail or remand him into custody for further proceedings.
