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KP Sharma Oli: Nepal’s former prime minister arrested over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown

The Guardian - World News Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 3 min read 100% complete by ReutersMarch 28, 2026 at 02:57 AM
KP Sharma Oli: Nepal’s former prime minister arrested over alleged role in deadly protest crackdown
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Former Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and his former home affairs minister, Ramesh Lekhak, were arrested on Saturday in Kathmandu for their alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on Gen Z protests last year. The arrests, ordered by the new government led by Prime Minister Balendra Shah, follow a campaign promise to deliver justice for the deaths during the uprising, which resulted from a social media ban and frustration over corruption. Nineteen protesters were killed when police opened fire, and subsequent unrest led to dozens more deaths and the government's collapse. A leaked government report recommended a 10-year prison sentence for Oli, Lekhak, and the former police chief. Oli's lawyer claims the arrest was illegal, and Oli was reportedly taken to a hospital after his arrest.

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Key Claims (5)

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We have arrested them as per the recommendations made by the investigation commission.

quote — Om Adhikari, Police spokesperson100% confidence

It is illegal and improper because there is no risk of him fleeing or avoiding questioning.

quote — Tikaram Bhattara, Oli's lawyer100% confidence

The investigation had recommended that Oli, Lekhak and the chief of police face a punishment of 10 years in prison.

factual — Article100% confidence

There were 19 protesters killed when police opened fire on youth-led protests in September last year.

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KP Sharma Oli was arrested over his alleged role in the deaths of dozens of people who took part in the gen Z protest.

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Key Entities & Roles

Key Player Opposition Context
Tikaram Bhattara 30% Reuters 30% Sudan Gurung 50% Kathmandu ×260% Balendra Shah (Balen) ×270% Ramesh Lekhak ×370% Nepal ×380% KP Sharma Oli ×590%

Keywords

arrest 90% protest crackdown 80% kp sharma oli 80% nepal 70% police 60% government 50% political unrest 50% corruption 50% ramesh lekhak 40%

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The Guardian - World News
Article Type
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Geographic Perspective
Nepal

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