Clashes Erupt as CPN-UML Supporters Protest Arrest of Former PM KP Sharma Oli in Kathmandu
Summary
Clashes broke out in Kathmandu as CPN-UML supporters protested the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, resulting in seven arrests and one injury.
Key Points
- Clashes erupted between CPN-UML cadres and police during a protest in Kathmandu against the arrest of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli.
- Seven protesters were arrested from the Babar Mahal area and held at the Kathmandu District Police Range, Bhadrakali.
- Protesters blocked roads by setting tires on fire demanding Oli's unconditional release.
- Police fired tear gas to control the protest; one protester sustained a head injury but was discharged after treatment.
