Nepali journalist Shrestha was released from police custody after artist Panta agreed to contact the Press Council regarding his detention. Shrestha was initially arrested from his home and taken to the Cyber Bureau following a complaint related to a report he authored. The report in question concerned allegations of a land takeover involving a 10-ropani plot in Dhading. Details of the original complaint remain unclear, but the intervention of artist Panta appears to have facilitated Shrestha’s release. This incident raises concerns about press freedom and the potential for legal repercussions for reporting on sensitive issues in Nepal. The Press Council’s involvement suggests an attempt to address the situation through established media oversight channels. Further investigation is expected into both the land dispute in Dhading and the circumstances surrounding the journalist’s arrest.