Police reach former PM Oli's residence, urge peaceful surrender

Summary

Police have intensified security at former PM Oli’s residence in Kathmandu, urging him to surrender peacefully following a government decision to implement a probe commission's findings holding him responsible for deadly 2022 Gen Z protests.

Key Points
  • Police have intensified their presence at former PM KP Sharma Oli's residence in Kathmandu.
  • A joint police team from Kathmandu Valley Crime Investigation Office and Central Investigation Bureau is conducting the operation.
  • Oli has been formally requested to cooperate and surrender peacefully to facilitate his arrest.
  • The arrest follows a government decision based on a probe commission's findings that held Oli responsible for the Gen Z protests resulting in 76 deaths.
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