
Ramesh Lekhak
ArrestedFormer Home Minister
Case OngoingArrest Date
1 Nov 2024
Arrest Location
Suryabinayak,Bhaktapur
Case Summary
Ramesh Lekhak was arrested in connection with a culpable homicide-related case stemming from the alleged suppression of the September Gen Z protests. Authorities launched the investigation after a formal complaint from the Home Ministry, which led to the issuance of an arrest warrant. As the then Home Minister, Lekhak is accused of playing a key role in decisions related to the handling of the protests, where alleged excessive force and negligence resulted in protester deaths. The case is part of a broader effort to hold high-level officials accountable for actions taken during the crackdown.