Oli, Lekhak released following court order

Key Points

• Former Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak were released following a Supreme Court order.
• They were detained on charges related to the use of lethal force during the September 8 Gen Z protests, which caused 19 deaths.
• The Supreme Court ordered the investigation to be concluded during the extension period or they be released if no case is filed.
• Oli cited ill health and insufficient evidence for his release and stated he would stay in hospital for treatment.