Police action in newsrooms revives memories of Gyanendra-era media crackdown

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Plainclothes police entered several media offices in Nepal, detained three journalists and tried to take others into custody. The action drew widespread condemnation and revived memories of media restrictions during the Gyanendra era.

Plainclothes officers barged into the offices of several media outlets and detained three journalists and attempted to take others into custody on Friday, prompting widespread condemnation.