Former PM Oli Denies Police Used Automatic Weapons During Nepal’s Gen-Z Protests

Former Nepal Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli broke his silence regarding the Gen-Z protests.

Oli insisted that the police never had automatic weapons allegedly fired during protests, which killed nineteen people on September 8.

He resigned on September 9 after violent street protests intensified, claiming his government never ordered firing directly at demonstrators.

Oli maintained that automatic weapons were not available to the Nepal Police, demanding an immediate investigation into their alleged mysterious appearance.

The former Prime Minister accused conspirators of infiltrating youth-led protests, causing large-scale violence and unprecedented killings in Nepal’s political history.

Police confirmed seventy-two deaths linked to protests, including individuals burnt inside Kathmandu’s Bhatbhateni Supermarket, allegedly torched by agitators.

Oli highlighted a conspiracy behind arson attacks targeting the Singh Durbar, Parliament, Supreme Court, political party offices, and business establishments.

He also revealed his residence in Balkot suffered extensive arson damage alongside the houses of leaders Sher Bahadur Deuba, Prachanda, and Jhalanath Khanal.

As protesters specifically targeted prominent leaders’ houses, the Nepal Army provided security cover, eventually relocating Oli from his damaged Balkot residence.

Reports confirmed Oli later moved into a rented accommodation in Bhaktapur’s Gundu area, twelve kilometres away from Kathmandu city.

Oli faced consistent criticism for misgoverning Nepal, projecting prosperity narratives despite rampant corruption scandals surfacing during his controversial premiership.

Allegations even directly linked Oli himself with several corruption cases, fueling discontent that finally erupted into youth-driven nationwide violent demonstrations.

Critics strongly argue that Oli’s leadership eroded democratic institutions, widened inequality, and damaged Nepal’s reputation, sparking widespread anger among the younger population.

Following his forced resignation, an interim apolitical administration under former Chief Justice Sushila Karki assumed power with electoral responsibility.

The Karki-led government announced parliamentary elections scheduled for March 5, aiming to restore political stability and rebuild Nepal’s democratic credibility.