Authorities on Monday released 15 student leaders, who were arrested from different protest rallies in Kathmandu on February 3, following a court order.

Nepal Students Union (NSU) president Mahendra Sharma, general secretary Badri Pandey, president of All Nepal National Students Union (ANNFSU) Khim Lal Bhattrai, former NSU president Guru Ghimire and ANNFSU leader Ram Kumari Jhakri were among those released.

Acting on a habeas corpus writ petition, the Supreme Court ordered their release today.

Meanwhile, local authorities in Baglung district today freed four student activists arrested from protest rallies a few days earlier.