POKHARA: Police deployed tear gas as supporters of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) demanded the release of their chairman, Rabi Lamichhane, in Pokhara, Thursday.

Tensions rose after the Kaski District Court extended Lamichhane’s detention by seven days on Thursday.

RSP activists, who have been protesting since his arrest, clashed with law enforcement, leading to the use of tear gas.

While Lamichhane was taken to court, protesters gathered outside the restricted area to voice their opposition.

After the detention extension was announced, demonstrators attempted to breach police barriers, prompting a strong response from authorities, who readied water cannons as party supporters chanted slogans in defiance.