Nepal arrests former PM over deadly crackdown on protesters

Nepal's authorities have arrested former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, detaining him just one day after a new government was sworn in. The arrest centres on his alleged role in a deadly crackdown on protesters [1].

Oli was not alone in custody. Former home affairs minister was also detained as part of the same operation [1].

The timing is significant. The arrests came immediately after the new administration took office, signalling swift action on what officials view as serious violations during the previous government's tenure [1].

The specifics of the crackdown remain under investigation, but the decision to arrest Oli and his former home affairs minister suggests the new government is taking allegations of excessive force against protesters seriously. Legal proceedings are expected to follow [1].