FNJ demands immediate release of journalist Kishor Shrestha

The Federation of Nepali Journalists (FNJ) has demanded immediate release of senior journalist and chief editor of 'Jana Aastha' weekly, Kishor Shrestha. Protesting the arrest of former Acting Chairperson of Press Council Nepal, Shrestha, from his Kusunti based residence on Wednesday night by a team of Kathmandu Police Range, the FNJ demanded Shrestha's immediate release.

A press release issued today by FNJ General-Secretary, Ram Prasad Dahal, condemned Shrestha's arrest, stating that it is against press freedom and freedom of expression, journalist code of conduct and constitution. Demanding Shrestha's release, journalists have been staging sit-in in front of Kathmandu District Police Range, Bhadrakali, from today morning at the call of the FNJ.

Different organisations related to mass communication have also requested to release journalist Shrestha, protesting his arrest. Meanwhile, Nepal Police have clarified that Shrestha was arrested after acquiring permission from court based on the complaint related to personal privacy.