Heightened Security Alert Issued Nationwide Following Arrests of Former PM Oli and Ramesh Lekhak
Summary
Nepal has issued a nationwide high security alert following the arrests of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak, with police and armed forces on standby amid protests by CPN (UML) and Nepali Congress cadres.
Key Points
- A high security alert has been adopted nationwide after the arrests of former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak.
- Nepal Police and Armed Police Force have placed their personnel on standby and restricted leaves amid increased security challenges.
- Home Minister Sudhan Gurung met with security chiefs to discuss the situation following protests by CPN (UML) and Nepali Congress cadres.
- Protests occurred in 21 locations including Kathmandu, with seven individuals arrested in connection to demonstrations at Babar Mahal.
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