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Nepal ex-PM Oli released from custody after 12 days, police say

Oli and former interior minister Ramesh Lekhak were freed after questioning over their alleged involvement in a deadly 2025 crackdown on protesters, police said.

Published Apr 9, 2026, 2:21 AM EDT | WFMZZ

Former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and ex-interior minister Ramesh Lekhak have been released from custody after 12 days following questioning over their alleged role in a deadly 2025 crackdown on protesters, police said Thursday. Authorities said the two were freed after questioning but provided no further details in the announcement.