Kathmandu, April 30 -- A month has passed since the royalist protest in Tinkune on March 28, but criticism of the government and police continues. Initially, the government faced backlash for failing to take adequate precautions. More recently, criticism has intensified over the treatment of Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) senior vice-chair Rabindra Mishra, who was arrested for allegedly inciting the protest. His detention and the way police handled him have renewed public scrutiny of both the government and law enforcement.

On Sunday, senior vice-chair of the RPP leader Mishra was presented before the Kathmandu District Court by the Nepal Police for an extension of his remand. He was handcuffed at the time. A video clip showing him bei...