Nepal has emerged as a major security concern for Indian agencies since the protests. This was recently discussed in a series of high-level security meetings by the home ministry
Popularly known as the ‘Gen Z’ protests, Nepal witnessed large-scale demonstrations in September 2025 that were predominantly led by young citizens referred to as generation Z. (Image: AFP/File)
From increased smuggling of fake Indian currency, weapons and drugs to becoming a base for Punjab-based gangsters and antisocial elements, Nepal has emerged as a major security concern for Indian agencies since its Gen-Z protests.
Indian agencies are also tracking foreign-funded NGOs backing religious infrastructure at the Indo-Nepal border. News18 has learnt that the matter was recently discussed in a series of high-level security meets at the ministry of home affairs (MHA).
Popularly known as the ‘Gen Z’ protests, Nepal witnessed large-scale demonstrations in September last year that were predominantly led by young citizens referred to as generation Z. The nationwide protests began on numerous social media platforms, including Facebook and WhatsApp, over people’s outrage against corruption in the government.
But the protests turned violent with rioting, arson and vandalism across regions touching Indian borders. Security in Indian states bordering Nepal was significantly tightened at that time. Delhi Police even came up with a SOP reviewing and updating their contingency plans for crowd control in order to handle Nepal-like spontaneous Gen-Z protests.
News18 has learnt that over recent meetings held at the MHA, attended by chiefs of various security and intelligence agencies, the aftermath of the Nepal violence was taken up. It was discussed how smuggling of fake Indian currency notes, weapons and drugs from Nepal into India have witnessed a rise since the ‘Gen-Z’ protests, elaborating on efforts initiated to thwart such attempts.
Other than this, foreign-funded NGOs based in Nepal allegedly propelling “anti-India” narratives, and increasing religious infrastructure in border areas allegedly harbouring “anti-India” elements are also under the scanner. Activities of Punjab-based gangsters and underworld elements allegedly using Nepal as a base are being monitored, News18 has learnt.
Gangsters operating in India have increasingly been using Nepal as a safe haven to evade arrest after committing violent crimes. The anti-gangster task force (AGTF) of the Punjab Police and the special cell of the Delhi Police have previously arrested several high-profile gangsters, who had been hiding in Nepal including members of the alleged Lawrence Bishnoi gang.
April 13, 2026, 07:00 IST
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