Kathmandu, April 1 -- Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli on Monday said that those involved in riots during Friday's pro-monarchy protest at Tinkune in Kathmandu would face legal consequences.

Addressing a meeting of the House of Representatives on Monday, Oli warned that even former king Gyanendra Shah would not be spared if found complicit in the March 28 violence, which resulted in two fatalities and significant property damage, including vandalism and arson at multiple buildings. The head of the government subsequently reaffirmed it while addressing a National Assembly meeting.

Oli addressed the parliament after opposition parties demanded his explanation on the dismissal of Nepal Electricity Authority (NEA) Managing Director Kulman Ghisi...