Former Nepal PM KP Sharma Oli was arrested over his role in the 2025 protest crackdown that left dozens dead. In a major political development, former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli was taken into custody early Saturday in connection with a culpable homicide case linked to the deadly suppression of the 2025 youth-led protests. Crackdown on ‘Gen Z’ Protests Under ScrutinyThe arrests stem from the government’s response to the September 2025 protests, widely referred to as the 'Gen Z revolution.' Political Shift After ElectionsThe arrests come shortly after a dramatic shift in Nepal’s political landscape. In the March 5 general elections, Shah defeated Oli in Jhapa-5, a constituency long considered a stronghold of Oli’s party.

Source: dna March 28, 2026 03:21 UTC