Kathmandu Youth Arrested for Threatening Dailekh Ward Secretary

A young man has been arrested in Kathmandu after allegedly threatening a ward secretary in Dailekh while misusing the name of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers.

Police identified the accused as 22-year-old Prakash Khadka, originally from Birendranagar-6 of Surkhet and currently residing in Shankhamul, Kathmandu. He was taken into custody by the Kathmandu District Police Range following the circulation of an audio recording that sparked widespread public attention.

Investigators say Khadka contacted Kamal Bhandari, ward secretary of Dullu Municipality-13 in Dailekh, over the phone and used offensive and abusive language while falsely invoking the Prime Minister’s Office. The audio recording later spread across social media platforms, triggering criticism and concern over the misuse of state authority and intimidation directed at public officials.

Police Begin Investigation Into Threat and Misuse of Authority

Kathmandu District Police spokesperson Pawan Bhattarai said Khadka is being investigated on allegations of threatening a government employee, creating fear and intimidation, and engaging in inappropriate conduct under the guise of official power.

The case quickly drew the attention of the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers after the audio became public. The office stated that it had taken the matter seriously and instructed relevant security and investigative agencies to move ahead with immediate legal action.

Debate Rekindled Over Harassment of Public Officials

The incident has once again raised questions about the growing trend of threatening or pressuring public servants by falsely claiming political or administrative influence.

The viral audio recording not only drew public outrage over the language used against a government employee, but also renewed concerns about how official institutions and high-level offices are sometimes invoked to intimidate local authorities and civil servants.

The investigation is currently ongoing.