KATHMANDU: The government has decided to release Rastriya Prajatantra Party (RPP) General Secretary Dhawal Shamsher JBR.

A Home Ministry source informed that preparations are being made to release him for treatment. It is said that the government has decided to release JBR for medical treatment.

He was arrested by the police on charges of crimes against the state during a protest in Tinkune, Kathmandu on March 28. Along with him, senior leader Rabindra Mishra was also arrested by the police.