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The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) Kathmandu branch has objected to an interim order from the Kathmandu District Court demanding the removal of news content from BimaPost.com. The FNJ asserts that the court's directive to delete reports and comments, which alleged former CNI president Bishnu Agrawal's involvement in customs and VAT fraud, constitutes interference with press freedom and undermines constitutional press rights.
CIB Seizes Dairy Development Corporation Documents for Investigation
The Central Investigation Bureau (CIB) of Nepal Police has seized documents from the Dairy Development Corporation (DDC) office in Lainchaur, Kathmandu, as part of an ongoing investigation. CIB spokesperson SSP Shiva Kumar Shrestha confirmed the document collection, stating that further details will emerge as the probe progresses.
Supreme Court Denies Rumors of Scrapping Lottery-Based Case Assignment System
The Supreme Court has issued a clarification denying media and social media rumors about plans to abolish the lottery-based case assignment system. Court Spokesperson Arjun Prasad Koirala stated that no formal discussions have occurred regarding an alternative, deeming the reports baseless. The lottery system, implemented in 2021 for transparency, remains operational.
Former Red Army Faction Member Sentenced to 13 Years for Armed Robberies
Former Red Army Faction member Daniela Klette has been sentenced to 13 years in prison by the Verden court in Lower Saxony for armed robberies committed between 1999 and 2016. Klette, who was on the run for over three decades, was arrested in Berlin in February 2024. The court found her guilty of serious robbery, violation of weapons laws, and other offenses.
Reshmika Pariyar Murder Case: Three More Arrested Following Court Order
Three additional individuals, Heman Pariyar, Deepak Shrestha, and Deepak Rai, have been arrested in Khotang in connection with the murder of Reshmika Pariyar. The arrests were made following a directive from the High Court in Okhaldhunga for further investigation after the victim's family filed a complaint naming the suspects.
