politics
March 29, 2026
Nepal former prime minister and home minister arrested over September protest deaths
Police in Nepal arrested former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli early Saturday over the deaths of dozens of people during violent protests in September that toppled the government and resulted in new elections.
TL;DR
- Former Prime Minister Khadga Prasad Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak arrested in Nepal.
- Arrests are linked to the deaths of dozens during violent protests in September.
- An investigation commission recommended punishment for Oli, Lekhak, and the chief of police.
- The arrests occurred after a new government, led by Balendra Shah, took office.
- Oli's supporters protested the arrests, leading to clashes with riot police.
- The September protests, fueled by 'Gen Z' activists, resulted in 76 deaths and over 2,300 injuries, leading to the appointment of Nepal's first female prime minister, Sushila Karki.
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