Police arrest Durga Prasain supporters in Tinkune

Police have arrested the supporters of controversial businessman Durga Prasain who came to attend a pre-scheduled program at Tinkune under the “Rastra, Rastriyata, Dharma-Sanskriti and Nagarik Bachau Andolan.”

According to eyewitnesses, police have rounded up eight-nine supporters of Prasain who came to attend the program.

Police have also launched a search operation in the Tinkune area.

Earlier on Thursday, Prasain had announced that they would hold programs at Tinkune from today by organizing a press conference.

Meanwhile, issuing a statement on Friday, the District Administration Office, Kathmandu said that stringent action will be taken in accordance with the law against those found indulged in disturbing peace in the society.

The administration also said that it has not granted a permission to Prasain to hold programs in Tinkune.