Nepal’s ex-PM K.P. Sharma Oli arrested over alleged role in crackdown on protesters

South China Morning Post Legal & JudicialNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Agence France-PresseMarch 28, 2026 at 03:55 AM

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Nepal's former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested on Saturday for their alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on protesters in September. The arrests occurred a day after the swearing-in of Prime Minister Balendra Shah following the first election since the uprising that ousted Oli's government. The detentions are related to an inquiry commission's findings that at least 76 people died during anti-corruption protests on September 8 and 9. The protests, initially triggered by a social media ban, escalated due to economic hardship, leading to widespread unrest and the collapse of Oli's government. Police have stated that legal proceedings will follow.

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"They were arrested this morning and the process will move forward according to the law."

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At least 19 young people were killed in a crackdown on the first day of protests.

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An inquiry commission found that at least 76 people were killed in the anti-corruption youth uprising.

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The detentions came a day after Prime Minister Balendra Shah and his cabinet were sworn in.

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K.P. Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak were arrested on Saturday over alleged involvement in a deadly crackdown on protesters.

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Om Adhikari 30% Kathmandu Valley 40% Balendra Shah 50% Ramesh Lekhak 60% 2025 Uprising 70% Nepal 80% K.P. Sharma Oli ×390%

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