Why police acted selectively against politicians, sparing security officials

Government spokesperson says the administration is following a ‘procedural’ path, while security experts view the selective arrests as a strategic move to maintain police morale.

Following the government’s decision to implement the recommendations of the Gauri Bahadur Karki-led investigation commission on the September 8–9 protests, police have arrested former prime minister KP Sharma Oli and former home minister Ramesh Lekhak.