Pokhara, Nov. 5 -- Police detained seven protestors after the clash with Rabi Lamichhane-led Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) cadres in Pokhara on Tuesday afternoon.

Tensions rose in Pokhara as a protest in support of RSP chair Rabi Lamichhane, currently under police custody for investigation on charges of cooperative fraud and organised crime, led to a confrontation with the police.

The police used tear gas when protesters attempted to breach a restricted area. In the ensuing clash, seven protestors were detained, according to police sources.

RSP activists began their protest ahead of Lamichhane's scheduled court appearance for an extension of his custody at Kaski District Court. The clash occurred when the activists, who were heading t...