Nepal Arrests Ex-PM, Minister Over Protest Deaths

0:00Police in the Paul arrested former Prime Minister Codga Prasad Oli and ex-home minister Ramesh Lecock early Saturday morning. The charges stemmed from the deaths of dozens during massive protests last September that toppled the old government and paved the way for fresh elections. Officers in riot gear raided their homes on the edge of Kathmandu before hauling them to the district police office. The current home minister shared the news online, stressing that accountability starts now for everyone involved. Those protests, driven by young activists, fed up with corruption, turned deadly with 76 people killed and more than 2003, 100 injured, crowds torched offices of top leaders and police stations, forcing officials to escape by helicopter. A special commission has recommended up to 10 years in prison for Oli, Lecock and the police chief from back then. This all unfolds right after a new government took over, led by Belinda Shah of the Restrius

1:00Wattantra Party following their huge election win. The shift promises real justice for the victims, signaling a fresh chapter as Nepal moves past the chaos towards stability. That's your Canada News Today update, AI powered and always on.