POKHARA: The Kaski District Police Office has accused supporters of former Home Minister Rabi Lamichhane of spreading confusion via social media. 

They expressed concern over misleading information related to Lamichhane, the Chairman of the Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP), who is currently under investigation and has been taken to court for an extension of his detention.

Deputy Superintendent of Police Basanta Sharma, the spokesperson for the District Police Office, issued a statement on Sunday highlighting the serious nature of these false narratives. 

He pointed out that platforms like TikTok are being used to disseminate this misinformation.

“Such unfounded and misleading news can mislead the public and adversely affect the factual investigation of the case. We encourage everyone to share information that is factual,” Sharma stated. 

The police have urged the public to circulate only accurate and verifiable information, rather than rumors or speculative claims.

“The District Police Office of Kaski is dedicated to conducting evidence-based investigations in line with Nepal’s Constitution and laws. We ask the public to avoid sharing unverified claims and to prioritize factual information,” Sharma emphasized.

Last week, the Kaski District Court granted police an additional seven days to investigate Lamichhane, who was arrested in connection with a cooperative fraud case. 

During this period, Lamichhane’s defense lawyers made serious allegations on social media, claiming police obstructed their access to him and misrepresented his treatment in custody and in court.