Police arrested three individuals on November 5 on charges of involvement in vandalism and arson targeting government, public, and private buildings and properties within Sandhikharka Municipality during the Gen-Z protest. The arrested individuals are Gurudev Khanal,35, of Bhumikastan Municipality-1, Arghakhanchi, currently residing in Ghochakhola, Sandhikharka-2, Pushkar Paudel,42, of Bhaktitole, Sandhikharka-2, and Churamani Dhungana,37, of Kure, Sandhikharka-2.
According to Jhalak Prasad Sharma, Information Officer and Police Inspector at the District Police Office, Arghakhanchi, the arrests were made following an arrest warrant issued by the Arghakhanchi District Court. Police further stated that the detainees have been remanded to custody after the court extended their detention period in connection with a case related to criminal unrest. They are currently being held at the District Police Office for further investigation.