Kathmandu, June 12 -- The opposition CPN (Maoist Centre) has strongly condemned the government for issuing an arrest warrant against journalist Dil Bhusan Pathak, calling it an act of repression that undermines Nepal's democratic values and press freedom.

In a statement issued on Thursday, Maoist Centre vice-chair and spokesperson Agni Sapkota denounced the government's move as contrary to the spirit of the constitution, which guarantees freedom of expression.

"The warrant issued against Pathak for running a news report, and the court order to remove stories from Nepalkhabar.com and Bizmandu.com, is alarming and violates the norms of a democratic society," said Sapkota.

The Cyber Bureau of Nepal Police issued the warrant on Tuesday fol...