Former Nepali PM arrested over deadly protests
Former Nepalese Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested. The arrest is linked to corruption and violence during protests. This event raises concerns about the government’s stability and accountability.
On March 28, 2026, several former officials, including Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‘Oli’ and Ramesh Lekhak, were arrested. The arrests relate to the violent suppression of protests that took place in September 2025. Seventy-six people died during these protests. An investigation is looking into whether Oli failed to prevent the deaths. The arrests are part of ongoing investigations into corruption and financial wrongdoing.
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Highlights
Former Prime Minister Arrested
Pushpa Kamal Dahal, Nepal’s youngest prime minister, has been arrested due to corruption allegations.
Oli Arrested for Protests
KP Sharma Oli was arrested for his role in violent protests that resulted in 76 deaths.
Arrests Linked to Violence
Former officials are suspected of responsibility for deaths during mass protests in September 2025.
Investigation into Deaths
Police are investigating whether Oli failed to prevent deaths during the demonstrations.
Corruption and Money Laundering
A former energy minister was arrested in a money laundering investigation following other arrests.
Perspectives
- Pushpa Kamal Dahal, KP Sharma Oli, and Ramesh Lekhak have been arrested.
- The arrests are linked to corruption allegations and violent protests.
- The arrests raise concerns about political stability in Nepal.
- The protests resulted in multiple deaths, with 76 deaths reported.
NU.nl, DR Nyheder, NOS Nieuws, SVT Nyheter, DW English report Oli was arrested ‘in connection with the violent suppression of youth protests’ and ‘failed to prevent the deaths of dozens of people.’
NU.nl, DR Nyheder, NOS Nieuws, SVT Nyheder, DW English
tagesschau, Der Standard, ORF News, New report Oli is ‘suspected of responsibility for the deaths of several young protesters’ and ‘accused of being responsible for the violent suppression of mass protests.’
tagesschau, Der Standard, ORF News, New