Kathmandu, July 14 -- Members of Parliament from both the ruling and opposition parties on Tuesday condemned the obstruction of major media outlets and political leaders' residences by 'abandoned' vehicles, accusing those involved of attempting to intimidate the press and silence criticism.

During Tuesday's session of the House of Representatives, lawmakers alleged that the incidents were politically motivated and orchestrated with the backing of powerful actors to divert attention from growing public criticism over the death last week of ride-hailing driver Ganesh Nepali and the government's handling of issues involving squatters.

On Monday morning, vehicles were left blocking the entrances of Kantipur Media Group, Onlinekhabar and Him...