National Human Rights Commission Concludes Rabi Lamichhane's Release from Jail as Criminal Offense

The National Human Rights Commission has determined that the release of Rastriya Swatantra Party chairman Rabi Lamichhane from Nakhkhu Jail was a criminal offense under Section 49 of the Prison Act 2079. The commission recommended legal action against jailer Satyaraj Joshi and lawmakers Manish Jha and Hari Dhakal for their involvement. The report also noted that the jailer claimed to have signed the release order under duress, while Lamichhane stated the jailer released him, presenting contradictory accounts.