Nepal's former Energy Minister has been arrested in a money laundering probe, amid allegations of his involvement in a deadly crackdown on anti-corruption protesters in September. The arrest follows similar actions taken against former Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak. The investigation is ongoing.

The announcement came a day after ex-Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli and former Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were arrested over their alleged roles in a deadly crackdown on anti-corruption protesters in September.