File photo of Nepalese former crown prince Paras Shah walks while attending an elephant polo match at Meghauly, Kathmandu. -- PHOTO: AFP
KATMANDU - POLICE detained Nepal's former crown prince on Tuesday for firing a gun into the air after an argument with two guests at a restaurant, officials said.
Local police Chief Keshav Adhikari confirmed that Paras Shah had been detained and was being questioned about the incident.
Shah, the only son of deposed King Gyanendra, admitted firing his gun but defended his action, saying he could not bear to hear insults against his family and country.
He said in a statement that two guests at a restaurant at a resort in southern Nepal had made 'baseless and provocative remarks against his role and the institution he represented'. Shah said he left the restaurant, returned half an hour later and fired his gun into the air once, without harming anyone or causing damage.
Shah then fled to another resort in Pokhara, 200km west of Katmandu, where he was detained. Local television stations reported that police had taken complete control of the resort.
During his years as crown prince, Shah was often criticised for hard partying and frequent brawling. Several street protests were held against him, but he has never faced a criminal investigation or charges. -- AP
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