Youtuber journalist arrested for criticising Nepal PM Shah, released after protests

KATHMANDU: (Apr 12) A journalist, who was arrested on charges of using abusive language against Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah 'Balen' on his youtube channel, was on Sunday released following criticism and objection by Gen Z activists.

Roshan Pokharel, who ran the YouTube channel ‘Hades,’ was arrested on Thursday. in Panchthar district in eastern Nepal. He is from Falgunananda Rural Municipality in that district.

A spokesperson at Panchthar District Police Office said that after four days in police custody, Pokharel was released on personal guarantee with the condition to be present before the police as and when required.