Former Koshi Province Minister Lila Ballav Adhikari Released from Police Custody

Former Koshi Province Minister Lila Ballav Adhikari was released from police custody on Monday after being detained on charges of alleged involvement in human trafficking.

The release followed a decision by the District Attorney’s Office in Kathmandu, according to Nawaraj Adhikari, Superintendent of Police and Spokesperson for the District Police Range, Kathmandu. The SP confirmed that the former minister was freed in the presence of his spouse, as per the attorney’s directive.

Details about the allegations and the decision leading to Adhikari’s release have not been disclosed. The case has drawn significant attention due to Adhikari’s prior role as a provincial minister, though authorities have yet to elaborate on the next steps in the investigation.

The development marks a significant turn in the ongoing case, as the police and legal authorities continue to navigate the complexities of the allegations and legal proceedings.