गृहपृष्ठ ∕ Politics ∕ Chaudhary released from jail with getting pardoned over Tikapur incident Politics Chaudhary released from jail with getting pardoned over Tikapur incident KathmanduPati May 29, 2023 KATHMANDU – Resham Lal Chaudhary, the convict in the Tikapur incident that ended in the deaths of eight police personnel and a minor, has been released from a jail with President Ramchandra Paudel granting him pardon on the occasion of the Republic Day today. Following his release from the local Dillibazar-based Sadarkhor (prison), he, the leader of Nagarik Unmukti Party, reached Maitighar Mandala to meet party cadres before moving to Kailali. The former radio journalist was handed down a life sentence in connection with the incident dating back to August 24, 2015. As per the recommendations of the Council of Ministers on May 27 and 28, the President granted pardon to 19 inmates including Chaudhary of their remaining jail terms. Write your comments RELATED NEWS Local level by-election: Voting continues peacefully Vocational education a must for checking brain drain: Chair Dahal By-election: Silence period begins No amendment in fundamental provisions of constitution: Gagan Thapa Home Minister asks security officials to work in innovative ways SSB, India’s high-level delegation calls on Home Minister Lekhak Top Headlines Nepal, India sign long-term agreement on electricity export, materializing MoU reached during PM’s visit1 NC, Maoist Centre discuss about NA election2 President expresses concern over ’emptying’ villages for lack of employment opportunities3 1.3 kilos of gold confiscated from TIA4 Dhakal recommended as SC chief registrar5 PM Dahal stresses on developing innovative agricultural system6 Govt. forms former-judge Poudel led probe commission to investigate Balkumari incident7 Manpower agency owner arrested for cheating more than Rs 1.9 million8 TRENDING Once on the Margins, Women Diplomats Are Now Making Their Mark in Nepal’s Foreign Service Sector Pathao, Tootle resume ride sharing services after authorities relax lockdown What Makes Prithivi Narayan Shah a Philosopher and a Truly Democratic King? National Poet Madhav Prasad Ghimire no more UPAYA CITY CARGO LAUNCHES Version 3.0 Impact of Social Media on Nepalese Society Why Are Boys Unexpressive? Hungry people out on streets, but the government nowhere to be seen