KATHMANDU, Nepal:  Robert Penner, A Canadian citizen living and working  in Nepal has been arrested by Nepal police on charges of posting a provocative message on Twitter aimed at spreading social discord on Monday afternoon under  immigration authority for legal action under the Immigration Procedures, 2008.

According to the police, after his arrest he has been handed over  to the immigration authorities, who have held him at Jwalakhel. Penner has been very vocal about the current affairs and political issues of Nepal, he has been living in Nepal from past 2 years and works as a scientist at Cloud Factory.

The Himalayan Times a daily newspaper reports, ” Penner was guilty of indulging in anti-Nepal activities and was ordered to quit Nepal within two days. As per the Department of Immigration  decision, Penner working visa has been cancelled and he should fly back home no later than Thursday or else the government will initiate further action against him. He was handed him over to the Consulate of Canada in Kathmandu, giving him two days for ticketing and other preparations.”