India concerned over Deuba's arrest

Government is "deeply concerned" at the arrest of Deuba, who is leader of the Nepali Congress (Democratic), ExternalAffairs Ministry spokesman Navtej Sarna told reporters here.

"We are also concerned that the arrest and detention of political leaders, student leaders and workers of politicalparties continue, as do the restrictions on travel andmove-ment of some academicians, human rights activists and students, contrary to assurances conveyed to us," he said.

"We believe that these developments would furthercomplicate efforts for a reconciliation between political parties and the Constitu-tional Monarchy in Nepal," Sarna said.