Former PM KP Sharma Oli has been arrested over a deadly protest crackdown that killed dozens. What led to these arrests?

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KP Sharma Oli arrested: Nepal’s former PM & Home Minister detained over Gen Z protest 'September massacre'

The Jhapa-5 election had drawn nationwide attention after Balendra Shah was announced as RSP’s candidate for the prime minister’s post. KP Sharma Oli had won the seat in the 2022 parliamentary election by defeating Nepali Congress leader Khagendra Adhikari by over 28,000 votes.

Balendra Shah becomes giant slayer, defeats ex-PM KP Sharma Oli by nearly 50,000 votes

Amid a deteriorating law and order situation, India has completely sealed its borders, restricting all cross-border movements except for emergency services.

Fresh unrest in Nepal: Curfew in Birgunj after communal tension, India seals border

Ousted Nepal PM KP Oli has been given a week to respond to the letter, which was delivered to his residence.

Clarification on 'excessive' force: Panel probing Nepal Gen Z protest seeks response from KP Oli

Nepal’s inquiry panel investigating the deadly Gen-Z protests in September 2025 is set to summon former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli. The protests resulted in 77 deaths and caused over NPR 84 billion in damages. The move comes as former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak denied issuing orders to use force, while the panel seeks to determine accountability for the excessive actions during the uprising. This video explains the latest developments and the ongoing investigation.

Nepal Gen-Z Protests: Panel To Summon Ex-PM KP Sharma Oli

With its deadline looming, Nepal’s Gen Z protest probe has yet to question prime minister KP Oli and home minister  Ramesh Lekhak. The commission now says summons are coming, as families demand accountability for 76 deaths and police defend their actions.

With just two weeks left till deadline, Nepal Gen Z protest probe panel says will summon KP Oli

PM Sushila Karki's remarks come as CPN- UML chair KP Sharma Oli continues to criticise the President’s decision to dissolve the House during the September Gen Z uprising. Oli has also decided to file a writ petition at the Supreme Court demanding reinstatement.



Nepal PM warns parties resistant to joining March polls

An FIR has been registered against Nepal's ouster PM KP Oli a month after Gen Z protests in the country.

Nepal Gen-Z protests: FIR filed against ousted PM KP Oli & Home Minister

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KP Sharma Oli arrested: Nepal’s former PM & Home Minister detained over Gen Z protest 'September massacre'

Balendra Shah becomes giant slayer, defeats ex-PM KP Sharma Oli by 50,000 votes

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Panel probing Nepal Gen Z protest seeks response from KP Oli

Nepal Gen-Z Protests: Panel To Summon Ex-PM KP Sharma Oli

Nepal protest probe to summon ex PM KP Sharma Oli as deadline nears

Nepal PM warns parties resistant to joining March polls

Nepal Gen-Z protests: FIR filed against ousted PM KP Oli & Home Minister