Summary
Nepal's police arrested former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Affairs Minister Ramesh Lekhak. The arrests are related to a violent protest crackdown last year that resulted in many deaths. This occurred after the new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, and his cabinet took office recently.
Key Facts
- Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Affairs Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested by Nepal's police.
- They are accused of being involved in a deadly crackdown on protesters in 2025.
- These arrests followed the swearing-in of the new Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, and his cabinet.
- The crackdown in 2025 began due to protests against an internet ban and ongoing economic problems.
- At least 77 people died during the protests, with 19 deaths on the first day.
- Oli has denied giving orders to security forces to shoot protesters.
- An investigative commission suggested prosecuting Oli and other officials.
- The new Home Minister, Sudan Gurung, stated these arrests are part of seeking justice.
