Karki govt undecided on arrests of Oli, Lekhak as security chiefs continue to advise caution
Summary
The government remains undecided on arresting former PM KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak amid security officials' warnings of potential violent clashes during the ongoing investigation of the Gen Z protests fatalities.
Key Points
- The inquiry commission returned a complaint against former PM KP Sharma Oli and ex-Home Minister Ramesh Lekhak to the police, complicating the investigation of protest deaths.
- Security officials have advised the government to act cautiously to prevent violent clashes if arrests are made before upcoming elections.
- The government faces pressure to act while balancing legal constraints and security risks related to the Gen Z protests that resulted in significant casualties.
- Counter-complaints filed by political groups have increased tensions amid social campaigns demanding arrests of prominent political figures involved in the case.
