KP Sharma Oli: Nepal’s former prime minister arrested over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown

March 28, 2026

TL;DR

Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak have been arrested in Nepal.
The arrests are linked to their alleged role in the deaths of dozens during the gen Z protest uprising last year.
A government-backed report recommended punishment for Oli, Lekhak, and the police chief at the time.
The report alleged negligent conduct led to deaths, including minors, although it did not establish an explicit order to shoot.
The arrests were confirmed by newly appointed home affairs minister Sudan Gurung as the beginning of justice.
Oli was reportedly taken to a hospital after his arrest due to kidney issues; his lawyer claims the arrest is illegal.
The new Prime Minister Balendra Shah, who won on a promise of justice for the protests, was sworn in less than 24 hours before the arrests.

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