Former Nepalese Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli has been arrested over allegations of failing to prevent violence during anti-corruption protests involving Gen Z activists.

Police spokesperson Om ‌Adhikari confirmed the detainment of ​K.P. ​Sharma Oli and his Home Minister, Ramesh Lekhak; a panel ⁠which investigated violence ⁠during the anti-corruption protests recommended that Mr. Oli be prosecuted for ​failing to ‌prevent the crackdown on the protests