# Arrest and release of Nepali journalist Kishor Shrestha > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/arrest-and-release-of-nepali-journalist-kishor-shrestha > Updated: 2026-08-18T02:46:50.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2. Journalist Kishor Shrestha, editor of Jan Aastha Weekly, was arrested at his Lalitpur residence in connection with a news report. The arrest prompted protests from media organizations, including the Federation of Nepali Journalists, who argued that detaining an editor over published content constitutes interference with press freedom. Following the arrest and police raids on his office and residence, which included the confiscation of electronic devices, the Supreme Court ordered Shrestha’s release on personal bond. The legal case involved allegations of defamation and cybercrime stemming from a report and photograph concerning lawmaker Amarkant Chaudhary. In its ruling, the Supreme Court emphasized that journalists cannot be arrested solely for publishing news and noted that property should not be searched without valid warrants. The court further observed that while public figures have limited privacy regarding matters of public interest, the photograph in question had already been shared on social media by the complainant. ## Timeline ### 2026-08-18: Journalist Kishor Shrestha released by Supreme Court after arrest The Supreme Court ordered the release of journalist Kishor Shrestha following his arrest over a report involving Deputy Speaker Ruby Kumari Thakur, sparking debates on press freedom and privacy. 3 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalist-kishor-shrestha-released-by-supreme-court-after-arrest ### 2026-08-13: Journalists protest arrest of editor Kishor Shrestha in Nepal Journalists in Nepal are protesting the arrest of Jan Aastha Weekly editor Kishor Shrestha, calling the detention an interference with press freedom and constitutional rights. 6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/journalists-protest-arrest-of-editor-kishor-shrestha-in-nepal --- Cite as: Arrest and release of Nepali journalist Kishor Shrestha. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/arrest-and-release-of-nepali-journalist-kishor-shrestha