Story perspectives

Former PMs Oli, Lekhak Released Amid Protest Crackdown Inquiry

4/9/2026

Summary

Story summary

KP Sharma Oli (former Prime Minister) and Ramesh Lekhak (ex-Home Minister) were released from custody on April 9 after being questioned about alleged negligence during a deadly 2025 protest crackdown.
They were arrested on March 28 following a commission's recommendation for prosecution, and both deny responsibility for the violence.
Separately, an arrest warrant was issued for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife in a separate corruption case.

1 of 1

Story summary

KP Sharma Oli (former Prime Minister) and Ramesh Lekhak (ex-Home Minister) were released from custody on April 9 after being questioned about alleged negligence during a deadly 2025 protest crackdown.
They were arrested on March 28 following a commission's recommendation for prosecution, and both deny responsibility for the violence.
Separately, an arrest warrant was issued for former Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his wife in a separate corruption case.