The Commission for Investigation of Abuse of Authority (CIAA) arrested journalist Kanak Mani Dixit from Patan Dhoka on Friday.
A team of police sent by the CIAA arrested Dixit, co-publisher of Himalmedia and also the Chair of Sajha Yatayat on the charge of 'misappropriation of money'.
The CIAA had been investigating a corruption case against Dixit. In its arrest warrant, the CIAA said 'his explanation was not satisfactory'. The letter further stated: 'Since you (Kanak Mani Dixit) need to be investigated on the accusation that you had amassed disproportionate wealth you are required to accompany the police. Otherwise, they will take you by force."
Before taken into custody, Dixit told journalists: "I was arrested by the Gyanendra regime at the same spot, now CIAA Chair Lok Man Singh Karki is arresting me in this so-called democracy."