Nepal police arrest former prime minister and former home minister over September protest deaths - AP News

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March 28, 2026
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Nepal police arrested a former prime minister and former home minister over deaths during September 2024 protests.

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Nepal's police have arrested a former prime minister and former home minister in connection with deaths that occurred during September protests in the country. The arrests represent a significant accountability action following what authorities are treating as a criminal matter tied to the protest-related fatalities. The case underscores ongoing tensions in Nepal's political system and raises questions about the government's response to civil unrest. Both officials held senior positions during the period when the deaths occurred, making them central figures in any investigation into potential state responsibility. The charges could have major implications for Nepal's political landscape and its approach to handling public demonstrations.

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Police made arrests of the two former senior officials in connection with the September protest deaths.

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