Former PM KP Sharma Oli and Congress Leader Ramesh Lekhak to be Presented in Court Today
Summary
Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak, arrested in connection with the 'Jeejee' movement incidents, are being presented before the Kathmandu District Court for investigation.
Key Points
- Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and Congress leader Ramesh Lekhak were arrested on Saturday and are being presented in court on Sunday.
- The presentation to the court is via the District Government Attorney's Office for investigation while both remain in police custody.
- Police can hold both Oli and Lekhak for investigation for up to 24 days pending court approval.
- The arrests followed recommendations by a committee led by former Justice Gauribahadur Karki to probe deaths during the 'Jeejee' movement due to negligence by officials including Oli and Lekhak.
