Nepal's Emerging Security Threat: Gangster Activity and Foreign NGOs
Foreign NGOs, Base For Punjab Gangsters? Why Nepal May Be Security Risk After 'Gen Z' Protests | Exclusive
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Nepal has become a security concern for India, with rising smuggling and gangster activities linked to the 'Gen Z' protests that erupted in September 2022. Indian agencies are monitoring foreign-funded NGOs allegedly promoting anti-India sentiments and aiding criminal elements, raising alarms about regional stability.
- 01Nepal has seen increased smuggling of fake Indian currency, weapons, and drugs since the 'Gen Z' protests.
- 02Indian security agencies are concerned about foreign NGOs allegedly supporting anti-India narratives.
- 03Gangsters from Punjab are reportedly using Nepal as a base to evade law enforcement.
- 04The rise in violence during the protests led to heightened security measures in Indian states bordering Nepal.
- 05High-level meetings among Indian security agencies are ongoing to address these emerging threats.
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Since the 'Gen Z' protests in September 2022, which were driven by youth outrage against corruption, Nepal has emerged as a significant security concern for Indian authorities. These protests escalated into violence, prompting Indian agencies to tighten security along the Indo-Nepal border. Reports indicate a surge in smuggling activities involving fake Indian currency, weapons, and drugs from Nepal into India. Furthermore, foreign-funded non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are under scrutiny for allegedly promoting anti-India sentiments and bolstering religious infrastructure that could harbor criminal elements. Indian security forces are particularly focused on the activities of Punjab-based gangsters who are using Nepal as a safe haven after committing crimes in India. The anti-gangster task force of Punjab Police and the Delhi Police's special cell have previously apprehended several gangsters hiding in Nepal, including members of the notorious Lawrence Bishnoi gang. This situation has prompted high-level discussions among Indian security agencies to strategize against these rising threats.
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The rise in criminal activities and smuggling from Nepal could lead to increased law enforcement presence and security measures in border areas, affecting local communities.
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