Kathmandu [Nepal], March 29 (ANI): One person was injured and nine others were arrested after a protest demanding the release of former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli turned violent in Kathmandu. Oli is currently in police custody over allegations related to the use of force during the Gen-Z protests in September last year.
The Kathmandu District Court has granted permission to keep former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak in custody for five days for investigation. Both were presented before the court on Sunday after being arrested on Saturday from Katunje and Gundu.
Clashes broke out between supporters of the Communist Party of Nepal–Unified Marxist Leninist (UML) and police during the protest. Tensions escalated after a dispute between demonstrators and law enforcement, with protesters reportedly throwing stones while police resorted to baton charges to bring the situation under control.
The UML had announced nationwide protests following Oli’s arrest. Since Saturday, demonstrations have been reported in Kathmandu and other parts of the country, with protesters demanding his release and the resignation of Home Minister Sudhan Gurung.
Party cadres and supporters have called for an impartial investigation into the incidents that occurred on September 8 and 9, 2025. They have demanded that a report prepared under the leadership of Gauri Bahadur Karki be scrapped, alleging bias.
The party has also called for a fair probe into incidents of vandalism, arson, and looting during the protests and urged legal action against those involved. It further emphasized the need for a thorough investigation into the alleged involvement of various non-governmental organizations.
The UML has demanded the immediate release of Oli and Lekhak, warning of further protests if their demands are not met. Although some demonstrations remained peaceful, slogan chanting created a tense atmosphere in several areas.
The government has accused the two leaders in connection with deaths that occurred during the Gen-Z protests on September 8 and 9, 2025. Authorities have filed homicide-related charges, leading to their detention for investigation.
Lekhak was physically presented before the court, while Oli attended the hearing virtually from Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital in Maharajgunj.
Oli is currently undergoing treatment at the hospital, where doctors say he is dealing with multiple health conditions. He was admitted after experiencing irregular heart palpitations and has a medical history that includes two kidney transplants.
According to hospital officials, he is also suffering from hydronephrosis, diabetes, high blood pressure, thyroid-related issues, and atrial fibrillation. Doctors have also detected gallstones. He is currently receiving treatment under medical supervision at the hospital’s Annex-1 facility. (ANI)
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