Nepal's Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli Arrested Over Gen Z Uprising Deaths In a dramatic turn of events, Nepal's former prime minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested in connection with the deaths of at least 77 people who participated in a youth-led anti-corruption uprising in September. The protests, which were sparked by a brief social media ban, ultimately led to the downfall of Oli's government last year. Now, police have detained Oli and his former home affairs minister Ramesh Lekhak at their residences in Kathmandu, marking a significant escalation in the investigation into the deadly crackdown. The move comes as the government seeks to hold those responsible accountable for the loss of life during the tumultuous protests.
At least 77 people killed in anti-corruption youth uprising in September, which began over a brief social media banNepal’s former prime minister KP Sharma Oli was arrested early on Saturday morning over his alleged role in the deaths of dozens of people who took part in the gen Z protest that toppled his government last year.Police detained the three-time former prime minister at his residence in the capital Kathmandu, and also arrested his former home affairs minister Ramesh Lekhak. Continue reading...
