Nepal’s former prime minister K P Sharma Oli arrested over deaths during Gen Z protests - World
Alleged negligence leading to 76 deaths during protests warrants urgent concern.
K P Sharma Oli, Nepal's former prime minister, was arrested on Saturday as police investigate his alleged negligence in the September crackdown on anti-corruption protests that resulted in 76 deaths. Oli’s arrest followed a recommendation by a panel investigating the violence and sparked protests by supporters who clashed with police. His arrest is being challenged by his lawyer, who claims it is illegal. The former prime minister was transferred to a hospital after being taken from the police office where he was initially held.
27 MAR 2026
— BBC
KP Sharma Oli: Nepal's ex-PM arrested over fatal protest crackdown
28 MAR 2026
— Al Jazeera
Nepal's former Prime Minister Oli and ex-Home Affairs Minister Lekhak were arrested for their alleged role in the deadly crackdown on protesters last year.
· THIS STORY — The Dawn
Nepal's former prime minister, K P Sharma Oli, was arrested for alleged negligence in the September crackdown on anti-corruption protests that resulted in 76 deaths.
To respect publishing rights, SatyaDheesh does not host full copyrighted news copy. You can read the complete article on the publisher's platform: