Nepal, Oct. 6 -- Individuals involved in setting fire to key government buildings, including Singha Durbar, the Supreme Court (SC), and the Parliament, during the Gen Z Movement on September 9, were released from custody, reportedly under direct pressure from the Home Ministry.

According to officials, the detainees were released September 30, coinciding with the Maha Ashtami, raising widespread concerns about political interference in law enforcement.

Despite video footage-based arrests and ongoing investigations by the Police, nearly 60 individuals were released from custody on Ashtami. According to SP Pawan Bhattarai, spokesperson for the Metropolitan Police Range, Kathmandu, "Some were released on condition that they appear before th...