Oli says he learned about the shooting only after Gen Z protester’s death
Summary
CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli stated he only learned about the September 8 shooting incident involving youth protesters after it happened, questioning the legality of the police firing and calling for an investigation.
Key Points
- CPN (UML) Chair KP Sharma Oli said he was not aware of the shooting on September 8 until after it occurred and after deaths of student protesters.
- Oli argued that the prime minister has no legal authority to order police to open fire during protests.
- He questioned the heavy firing and simultaneous deaths of many youth during the protests, urging analysis of the events of September 8 and 9.
- The government formed an investigation commission led by a former judge and pledged compensation and free medical treatment for victims, while Oli condemned campaigns against the then prime minister.
