Habeas corpus for Freeing Detainees

Kathmandu, April 17- Separate habeas corpus petitions were filed in the Supreme Court on Sunday, seeking the release of political leaders, cadres and rights activists arrested in course of the agitation.

The petitions sought the apex court order to order the authorities to release political leaders, including Sujata Koirala, Meena Pandey, Lal Kumari Pandey, Binita Adhikary, Sushila Adhikary, Suprabha Ghimire, Bishbu Devi Pandey and 22 human rights activists. The petition sought the Supreme Court's order to the Home Ministry and the Police Headquarters for their immediate release.