Journalist held over alleged assault on Ward Chair
She has been taken into custody, and preparations are underway to extend her remand for further investigation.
KATHMANDU: Journalist Aishwarya Kunwar has been arrested in Kanchanpur following allegations of assaulting Ward Chair Rabindra Prasad Devkota of Bhimdatta Municipality–18.
According to District Police Office Kanchanpur spokesperson, Deputy Superintendent of Police Tek Bahadur Rawat, a complaint has been filed against Kunwar under charges of disorderly conduct.
She has been taken into custody, and preparations are underway to extend her remand for further investigation.
Police said a dispute between Kunwar and Ward Chair Devkota escalated into a physical confrontation.
A video of the incident has gone viral on social media, showing a heated argument and scuffle between the two parties.
Authorities have stated that further investigation is ongoing to determine the exact circumstances and cause of the incident.
