Nepal, Dec. 19 -- Court officials said Lamichhane appeared in person and submitted a bank guarantee equivalent to the bail amount, following which he was released.

Rastriya Swatantra Party (RSP) Chairperson Rabi Lamichhane was released from custody on Friday after posting bail of Rs 37.48 million at the Rupandehi District Court in BhairahawaCourt officials said Lamichhane appeared in person and submitted a bank guarantee equivalent to the bail amount, following which he was released.

On Thursday, the Butwal bench of the High Court Tulsipur ordered Lamichhane's release, accepting his request to remain free during trial by depositing the claimed embezzlement amount.

Of the total bail, Rs 27.48 million relates to the amount claimed in the...