KATHMANDU: Chhabi Rijal, the Chief District Officer (CDO) of Kathmandu during the September 8, 2025 Gen-Z movement, has been arrested.
Rijal was apprehended from Subidhanagar on Tuesday morning in connection with the government’s handling of the protests.
He had been serving as the Kathmandu CDO at the time of the protest, which had drawn widespread attention following allegations of excessive use of force during demonstrations.
Further investigation into his role in the crackdown is currently underway, according to officials.
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