Kathmandu, Nov. 13 -- Recent reports from Bhutan have raised concern over the arrest and sentencing of Raghu Pati Subedi, also known as Rangu Pati Suberi. According to several independent sources, Mr. Subedi, a Bhutanese citizen and popular social media commentator, has been sentenced to 24 years in prison for posting online comments critical of government policies and expressing opinions about the Gelephu Mindfulness City Project.

Some local reports suggest that Mr. Subedi had unpaid debts from a business failure in 2017, but such issues would not normally result in such a harsh punishment. People close to the case say that the real reason behind his sentence is his criticism of the government and its projects.A Voice That Spoke Up

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