Chand Maoist leader Bishwokarma remanded in custody

Kavre, August 19

Kavre District Court has remanded former minister and Netra Bikram Chand-lend Maoist splinter group spokesperson Khadga Bahadur Bishwokarma (Prakanda) in custody for three more days.

Bishwokarma, who was earlier arrested on charge of extortion, was released on Saturday. However, he was re-arrested on the court premises for allegedly attacking a crusher plant in Kavre.

The top Maoist leader was presented before the district court on Sunday. Police had requested seven days to investigate the case. However, the court granted only three days for investigation.

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