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Home Minister Sudan Gurung directs security personnel to enforce law firmly
Home Minister Sudan Gurung has instructed security personnel to stand firm in enforcing the law. During an inspection of the Lalitpur District Police Range in Jawalakhel on Wednesday morning, he urged officials to perform their duties in a transparent manner. Police spokesperson and Superintendent of Police Gautam Mishra said Minister Gurung also inspected the police station at Satdobato in Lalitpur.
Former Prime Minister KP Oli arrested
Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli has been arrested. He was taken into custody a short while ago from his residence in Gundu, Bhaktapur, and has been transported to the District Police Office, Kathmandu. Police had been deployed in Gundu since overnight in preparation for the arrest. Oli, who is also the chairman of the CPN-UML, was taken away in a police vehicle.
Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak arrested
Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak has been arrested. An official from the Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office confirmed that Lekhak was taken into custody from his residence in Katunje, Bhaktapur. The arrest follows a decision by the newly formed government to implement the report of the inquiry commission led by Gauri Bahadur Karki.
Oli, Lekhak to be produced in court on Sunday
KP Sharma Oli, former prime minister and chair of the CPN-UML, and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak will be presented in court on Sunday, police said. Both leaders were arrested on Saturday morning and are currently being held at the Kathmandu District Police Range. As courts remain closed on Saturday, authorities plan to produce them before the court on Sunday. The arrests followed a decision by the government led by Balendra Shah to implement recommendations made by a probe commission investigating the Gen-Z movement.
UML decides legal, political protest against Oli’s arrest
The UML has decided to mount legal and political protests against the arrest of party chair KP Sharma Oli. The decision was taken at a secretariat meeting held today, demanding the immediate release of Oli. According to UML Secretary Mahesh Basnet, the party has decided to stage protests today at 3 pm in the headquarters of each district through its mass organizations.
Nepali Congress silent on Oli, Lekhak arrests
The Nepali Congress has remained silent over the arrest of former prime minister and UML chair KP Sharma Oli and party leader and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak. While the UML held an emergency secretariat meeting to decide its strategy following Oli’s arrest, Congress has yet to issue any official statement regarding Lekhak. The party has not called any discussion or formal meeting on the matter so far. Congress is holding a ‘parliamentary orientation’ programme today for its newly elected lawmakers. A party official said an official position on the arrests is expected to be announced after the programme.
Heavy police deployment at residence of probe commission chief Karki
Nepal Police has deployed additional security at the residence of Gauri Bahadur Karki, the head of the commission formed to investigate the incidents of September 8 and 9, 2025. Security has been tightened around Karki’s residence in Gundu, with a large number of police personnel stationed in the area.
Plan to move probe commission chief Karki to army barracks for security
Authorities are preparing to move Gauri Bahadur Karki, head of the probe commission formed to investigate the incidents of September 8 and 9, to an army barracks for security reasons. Officials said the decision is being considered to ensure his safety amid the growing political tensions. Security has already been tightened around Karki’s residence in Gundu. A large number of personnel from Nepal Police have been deployed in the area.
Home Minister Gurung holds meeting with police chiefs as more arrests likely
Sudan Gurung, Nepal’s home minister, held a meeting on Saturday evening with the chiefs of the country’s two security forces at Singha Durbar. Following the minister’s call, Inspector General of Nepal Police Dan Bahadur Karki and Inspector General of the Armed Police Force Nepal Raju Aryal arrived at Singha Durbar for discussions. Sources said the meeting is focused on possible security measures the government may take in the coming days. Since Balen Shah assumed office as prime minister, preparations are reportedly underway to reopen files involving leaders of traditional parties, which could lead to further arrests.
NCP congratulates PM Balen Shah, raises concern over government move
The Nepali Communist Party has congratulated Balen Shah, a senior leader of the Rastriya Swatantra Party, on his appointment as prime minister. In a press statement issued by the party’s central office, the party welcomed the formation of the new government under Shah’s leadership following the House of Representatives election held on Falgun 21, 2082, in which his party secured a majority.
Deuba-led Congress faction demands immediate release of Oli and Lekhak
A faction of the Nepali Congress led by Sher Bahadur Deuba has demanded the immediate release of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak, objecting to their arrest. In a statement issued on Saturday in the name of acting party president Purna Bahadur Khadka, the faction said both leaders should be released without delay.
Nepali Congress calls government ‘selective’ over decision to implement probe report
The Nepali Congress has expressed dissatisfaction over the government’s decision to implement the report of the probe commission led by Gauribahadur Karki on the incidents of September 8 and 9, 2025, urging the authorities to ensure a fair, transparent and lawful process. In a press statement issued on Saturday, the party recalled that it had been demanding an impartial investigation into the incidents since September 10 and had called for action against those responsible.
Protests against Oli’s arrest held in Pokhara
Protests have been staged in various parts of the country against the arrest of KP Sharma Oli, chair of the CPN-UML, and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak, with supporters describing the move as political retaliation. Party leaders and cadres have taken to the streets chanting slogans against the government and demanding the release of Oli. In this context, UML supporters also staged demonstrations in Pokhara, expressing dissatisfaction with the government’s decision.
Mahesh Basnet accuses govt of fuelling conflict after Oli, Lekhak arrests
Secretary of the Communist Party of Nepal (Unified Marxist–Leninist) (CPN-UML), Mahesh Basnet, has accused the government of attempting to push the country toward conflict following the arrest of party chair KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak. Taking to Facebook, Basnet described the arrests as the “height of political vendetta,” warning that such actions could destabilize the country’s democratic environment. He stressed that the absence of political prisoners is a key indicator of a functioning democracy, alleging that the government’s move has tarnished Nepal’s international image.
UML supporters take to streets after Oli’s arrest
Supporters and cadres of the CPN-UML have taken to the streets following the arrest of party chair KP Sharma Oli. Protesters set tires on fire on the road in front of the party’s central office in Chyasal. Demonstrators have blocked the road and are shouting slogans aggressively. The situation is becoming tense, raising the possibility of clashes between protesters and police. Security has been tightened in the area.
UML assigns leaders for strategy, parliamentary coordination, and protests
Following the arrests of party chair KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak, the CPN-UML has assigned specific leaders to manage its response. Vice Chair Bishnu Paudel will engage in discussions with other political parties to shape the party’s future strategy, while Vice Chair Rambahadur Thapa Badal will lead dialogue and coordination with parliamentary factions. Meanwhile, Gokarna Bista has been tasked with coordinating legal protests, and overall public mobilization will be managed by the party’s central office. The party emphasized that these measures aim to ensure a structured and unified approach in responding to the arrests while maintaining engagement with political partners, parliamentary groups, and the public.
Former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak arrested, held at Maharajgunj barracks
Former Home Minister and Nepali Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak has been arrested by Nepal Police and is being held at the No. 2 Battalion in Maharajgunj. Police arrested him from his residence in Katuwanj, Bhaktapur, on Saturday morning. Family sources confirmed that he is currently at the Maharajgunj barracks. According to police, the arrest was carried out in line with the recommendations of the commission headed by former Justice Gauribahadur Karki, which was formed to investigate the Gen Z Movement.
23 UML mass organizations to stage nationwide protest against Oli’s arrest
Twenty-three mass organizations of the CPN-UML have announced plans to stage protests across the country today at 3 pm against the arrest of party chair and former prime minister KP Sharma Oli. The decision was taken at a central secretariat meeting held at the party’s central office in Chyasal, which directed the mass organizations to lead the protests on behalf of the party. The demonstrations are expected to be focused at the headquarters of all districts. In addition, the UML has planned a large-scale demonstration on March 28 at 12 pm, organized by district party committees, during which protest letters will be submitted to Chief District Officer (CDO) offices.
Nepal Tarun Dal condemns arrest of Oli and Lekhak as political vendetta
Nepal Tarun Dal, the sister organization of the Nepali Congress, has strongly criticized the government over the arrest of former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak, calling it the height of political vendetta and prejudice. In a press statement issued today, Tarun Dal President Bidwan Gurung said the government’s move was a direct attack on the rule of law and warned that it could push the country toward serious instability. “The current government, instead of embracing the public mandate and working toward the country’s prosperity, has chosen to arrest top political leaders based on political retaliation, which is highly condemnable,” the statement read.
Oli admitted to TU Teaching Hospital
Chair of the CPN-UML KP Sharma Oli has been admitted to Tribhuvan University Teaching Hospital. Oli, who was arrested on Saturday morning, was taken to the hospital and admitted to bed number 501 in the Annex One building of the hospital. Superintendent of Police Pawan Bhattarai of the Kathmandu District Police Range said Oli, a kidney transplant patient, was admitted to the hospital following doctors’ recommendations.
Nepali Congress holds parliamentary orientation for newly elected lawmakers
The Nepali Congress is organizing a parliamentary orientation program for newly elected lawmakers today. The party said the programme aims to brief its representatives on parliamentary practices, procedures and priorities, as well as the party’s election manifesto. According to General Secretary Pradeep Paudel, the orientation programme is being held for newly elected members of the House of Representatives of Nepal elected through both first-past-the-post and proportional representation systems, as well as newly elected members of the National Assembly of Nepal.
One killed after flood sweeps man away in Roshi River along BP Highway
One person has died after being swept away by a flood in the Roshi River along the BP Highway. The deceased has been identified as Kunsang Tamang, a resident of Roshi–7 who was working on the BP Highway, according to Roshi Rural Municipality Vice Chair Jwala Waiba. The highway has been completely obstructed due to flooding triggered by continuous rainfall.
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