Nabbed for criticising Nepal PM, YouTuber released after uproar

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Kathmandu, Updated At : 01:13 AM Apr 13, 2026 IST

Nepal Prime Minister Balendra 'Balen' Shah. AP/PTI file

A journalist, who was arrested on charges of using abusive language against Nepal PM Balendra ‘Balen’ Shah 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.

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

Nabbed for criticising Nepal PM, YouTuber released after uproar

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