Police on Monday arrested activist Nicholous Bhusal from Raniban, Gorkha Municipality-8, in an operation led by the Valley Police Office, Ranipokhari.

Bhusal, who was on the police watchlist, was taken into custody for questioning and is currently being held at the District Police Office, Gorkha, Superintendent Bharat BK confirmed.

Additional Inspector General of police Dan Bahadur Karki said that Bhusal would be brought to Kathmandu and presented before the court for further investigation. Authorities said he was arrested in connection with recent protests and ongoing inquiries into his public statements against the government.

Bhusal had earlier been detained on October 9 during an unauthorised demonstration at Maitighar Mandala and tested positive for cannabis use. He was also arrested in December 2024 for allegedly violating the Electronic Transactions Act after posting a photo of Rabi Lamichhane in custody.

Police said further legal action will proceed once he is transferred to Kathmandu.