Lawyers not held, claim Chure protesters

Activists of Chure-Bhawar Ekata Samaj have claimed that they had not held or detained 33 lawyers as reported.

According to talks coordinator of Samaj Babu Thapa, they had made arrangements for respectful stay overnight of the lawyers after their bus was not allowed to move. They are said to have been allowed to move in the morning with security escort.

Earlier reports said 33 lawyers were held by Chure protesters from Hariaun of Sarlahi district on Thursday afternoon.

The lawyers who were traveling on a reserved bus from Hetauda were held by Chure activists to protest the arrest of their 9 workers by the government, the reports said.

Following the report, the emergency meeting of Nepal Bar Association (NBA) held on Thursday had condemned the move by Chure Bhawar and has asked them to immediately release them. nepalnews.com sd Apr 27 07

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