Former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak arrested over alleged roles in September protest crackdown
Nepal's political landscape has taken a dramatic turn as former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli, along with ex-home minister Ramesh Lekhak, was arrested on Saturday. This development follows a panel's investigation that found grounds for prosecuting both men concerning their alleged roles in the deadly crackdown on protests that occurred in September. The arrests occurred just a day after the inauguration of Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his new cabinet, marking a significant moment in the country’s political history. The arrests are directly related to the anti-corruption youth uprising that erupted on September 8 and 9, which was initially sparked... [Continue Reading]
