Kathmandu

Dr KC's supporters stage protest

Dr KC's supporters stage protest

By THT Online

Armed Police Force personnel mobilised at the Maitighar Mandala, Kathmandu, on Tuesday, January 9, 2018. Photo courtesy: Narayan Koirala

KATHMANDU: Supporters of Dr Govinda KC, who was arrested on Monday on charge of contempt of court, have gathered in Maitighar Mandala since 8 am today to protest KC's 'dramatic' arrest and demanding his immediate release. 'Solidarity for Dr KC' had called for the mass-protest on Monday following the medical activist's arrest. People have gathered at Maitighar in huge numbers amid tight security. Police will present Dr KC at the court at 9 am today. Nepali Congress leader Gagan Thapa, Naya Shakti leader Baburam Bhattarai have condemned the arrest and demanded KC's immediate release. They're expected to join the protest. Likewise, Bibeksheel Sajha Party in a presser released Tuesday morning has condemned KC's arrest. KC continued his hunger strike in police custody after his arrest from the hunger-strike staged at the Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj on Monday evening.