The prosecution informed the Juvenile Justice Board that the teenager’s parents and grandfather were in police custody, awaiting de-addiction and psychological evaluation reports. The minor’s identity had been exposed on social media.

The trio were arrested while trying to acquire Nepalese citizenship by descent by forging documents, a statement issued by Nepal Police headquarters said

The Prime Minister asked his young colleagues in the Cabinet to be cordial with the Ministers of State (MoS) and also keep them prepared and informed about the decisions taken by the Cabinet.