Court remands Oli, Lekhak to five days in custody
Summary
The Kathmandu District Court remanded former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak to five days in custody for investigation related to the deaths during the September Gen Z-led protests.
Key Points
- The Kathmandu District Court remanded KP Sharma Oli and Ramesh Lekhak to five days custody for investigation.
- The investigation concerns alleged negligence leading to deaths during the Gen Z-led protests in September.
- Oli appeared virtually in court citing health issues; Lekhak was physically present.
- A habeas corpus petition has been filed at the Supreme Court challenging their detention.
