Activist Majid Ansari Alleges Illegal Detention and Torture by Police, Seeks Protection

Kathmandu. Climate activist Majid Ansari has demanded protection for his life, alleging that the police illegally detained and beat him. Ansari was arrested by the police from Kirtipur on Saturday.

Ansari, who was injured during the arrest, is currently undergoing treatment at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. Writing on social media from the hospital on Monday, Ansari stated that around 5 PM on Saturday, Asar 27, 10-12 police personnel dragged him, beat him, and seriously injured him, and that he is currently receiving treatment at Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital.